Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Claims, 1949-06-03
Item — Box: 6, Folder: 67
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0012
The letter is a response to a query about the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The writer assures that the old debt is being paid and explains the process for payment of deceased claims, stating that living enrolled members will be paid first and heirs will receive payments based on the number of legal heirs. The writer expresses a desire to help the welfare of the Indians and offers assistance if needed.
Dates
- 1949-06-03
Language of Materials
English
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The following series are stored off-site: Clippings, Invitations, Mail, Miscellaneous, Office, and Post Office.
Requests for Office Series: All requests must be made at the folder level and approved by an archivist prior to research. Materials must be reviewed for personally identifiable information and, if needed, appropriately redacted before the researcher is allowed to view them.
Extent
2 pages
Overview
81st (1949-1951)
General
Native Americans
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
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