Advocating for Native American Rights: A Letter to Carl Albert, 1949-06-07

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 68

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0002

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The letter is in response to Mr. Brokeshoulder's inquiry about payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands. The Indian Office has advised that enrolled members will be paid first. The letter also mentions federal laws prohibiting the sale of intoxicants to Indians on reservations and in Oklahoma. Mr. Brokeshoulder also requests a bill to prohibit Indians from buying alcohol. The letter expresses gratitude for Mr. Albert's work on behalf of Indians.

Dates

1949-06-07

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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