The Alaska Memorandum is a legal document issued by the United States Department of the Interior in 1941. It was issued to protect the Alaskan Natives and preserve their rights to their land and resources. The Alaska Memorandum is also known as the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (AN CSA). The Alaska Memorandum recognizes the rights of the Alaskan Natives to their traditional lands, hunting and fishing rights, and other resources. It also protects the Alaskan Natives from illegal land acquisitions and development. There are three types of Alaska Memorandum: General Memorandum, Special Memorandum, and Executive Memorandum. The General Memorandum provides general information about Alaska Native rights and resources, and sets out the rules and regulations governing the settlement of Native claims. The Special Memorandum sets out the procedures to be followed in resolving Native land claims and other disputes. The Executive Memorandum contains specific instructions and regulations issued by the President or other high ranking government officials.