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Inheritance of Coal Lands for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, 1949-05-22

 Item — Box: DP 6, Folder: 65
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0009
The letters discuss the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. In the letters, it is explained that the share of deceased members will be distributed to their heirs after proof of heirship is provided. The letters also mention the passing of legislation appropriating funds for these payments and the process for distributing the money on a per capita basis. The recipients are advised to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma for further information.

Dates

  • 1949-05-22

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

5 pages

Overview

81st (1949-1951)

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Related Materials

Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians

General

Native Americans; Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Repository Details

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