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This three-page typed letter from Citizens Against Desecration, circa March 1988, is addressed to supporters and gives facts about the events at Union County, Kentucky, regarding the desecration of American Indian burial sites. The letter provides facts surrounding the incident and notes the need to both educate the public about the issue and change legislation to increase the penalties for those convicted of this crime. It also expresses the need for funding to help cover the cost of expenses related to the reburial efforts.
Publication Date
1988
Document Type
Correspondence
City
Louisville, Kentucky
Keywords
Shawnee Nation, reburial ceremony, Kentucky, Union County, Slack Farm, Citizens Against Desecration, legislation, fund raising
Language
English
Sender
Citizens Against Desecration
Disciplines
Indigenous Studies | Native American Studies | Political History | Social History | United States History
Recommended Citation
Clark, Mary H.; Smith, Shirley; and Kaufman, Bruce, "Letter and Fact Sheet from Citizens Against Desecration" (1988). Graves Protection and Repatriation. 25.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/john_thomas_nagpra/25
Rights Statement
This item is made available as part of the Welcome Home Project for educational purposes only. It is not to be distributed for commercial use.
Identifier
Box 1, Folder 29, Item E
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