Record Number:
730
Citation:
Poole, Bob. “Papers Reveal Cause of Indian Ire: Tuscaroras Didn’t Get Federal Funds.” Winston-Salem Twin City Sentinel 17 March 1973: 1.
Annotation:
Howard Brooks was interviewed regarding the FBI’s recovery (March 16) of 75 pounds of documents which might have been stolen during the BIA Building takeover. The documents included a list of the 22 Robeson County Indians recognized by the Secretary of Interior in 1938 as one-half or more Indian blood (names reprinted). Brooks claims descent from the Hatteras Tuscaroras. His Tuscarora Movement, now composed of 500 members, seeks federal recognition and has other aims.
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