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Concerns and Recommendations Regarding Corps of Engineers Bill Testimony, 1959-01

 Item — Box: 19, Folder: 25
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_5_19_25_0002
The letter is from Rex Collins, a civil engineer and architect, to Honorable Carl Albert regarding a Bill on condemnation by the Corps of Engineers. Collins discusses issues with the Corps' approach to utility relocation and presents concerns about the McAlester water system. He also mentions the need for progress on the Broken Bow Reservoir project and advises against being too frank with certain groups. Collins expresses gratitude for the Oklahoma Congressional delegation.

Dates

  • 1959-01

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

3 pages

Overview

86th (1959-1961)

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General

Water Resources Development; Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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