Title:
R. I. Indians clash over land pact
Author:
Steve Fagin
Subjects:
Narragansett Indians
Land trusts
Narragansett Indians--Claims
Narragansett Indians--Land tenure
Land trusts
Narragansett Indians--Claims
Narragansett Indians--Land tenure
Object ID:
scr-022-125
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Day
Publication Place:
New London
Pubication Date:
09/18/1988
Collection:
Indian and Colonial Scrapbook
Summary:
R. I. Indians clash over land pact. Walter Babcock is leader of one Narragansett section, placed 1800 acres of Indian land into federal Trust. John Thomas, war chief of the other Narragansett faction, represents the traditional side e.g. 'don't trade your birthright for the promise of a federal grant.' Charlestown town administrator says they will lose money in property taxes. See page 116 in this scrapbook for more about the altercation at the administration building over placing Indian lands in trust.
People:
Babcock, Walter
Hopkins, George
Smith, John
Fagan, Steve
Hopkins, George
Smith, John
Fagan, Steve
Search Terms:
Narragansett
Rhode Island Indian and town dispute over land
Tribal land trust
Rhode Island Indian and town dispute over land
Tribal land trust