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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2001

Researchers for the Eastern Pequot Tribe of Connecticut are crediting the recent discovery of several documents with bolstering the tribe's federal recognition claim.

Among the items discovered are two journals kept by tribal members. Researchers say the journals show tribal activity during the early- to mid-1900s -- a period for which the Bureau of Indian Affairs said the tribe lacked evidence to prove continuity.

The Paucatuck Eastern Pequot Tribe, in its own documents, discounts the value of the finds. Paucatuck researchers also say the rival gropu is not really Indian.

Both tribes have received preliminary acknowledgment. A final determination is expected to be issued by Assistant Secretary Neal McCaleb by the end of the year.

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Easterns hope journals might strengthen their case (The New London Day 10/11)

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