This letter, dated August 6, 1956, from Acting Commissioner of the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affaris E. J. Utz to the chairperson of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council indicates that two copies of membership rolls of the Three Affiliated Tribes have been presented for approval. These rolls are to be used in the distribution of funds authorized by US Public Law 533. Utz references the council\u27s closing of membership date, noting that prospective applicants were not given enough notice. Utz notes as well that the list of rejected memberships has caused concern. and requests additional information for each person rejected for membership. This letter was copied to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick.https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/1322/thumbnail.jp
