The Unseen Truth: The Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Sale, 1943-06-28

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 79

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0004

Staff Only

The letter addresses concerns about the sale of coal and asphalt deposits by the Choctaw-Chickasaw people to the U.S. Government. The writer highlights issues with the sale, including lack of clarity on what is being sold, misrepresentation to voters, lack of independent appraisal of the properties, and withholding of funds by the Indian Bureau. The writer also questions why a previous lawsuit for damages was dismissed and raises concerns about the economic plight of some tribal members. The letter warns that the sale of the properties may have negative consequences for future generations of the Choctaw and Chickasaw people.

Dates

1943-06-28

Language of Materials

English

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