Concerns Regarding Discontinued Old Age Assistance Grant, 1951-03-19

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 66

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0002

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Mr. Simmons Thompson's Old Age Assistance grant was discontinued due to the value of his land being considered as a resource. He wrote to Congressman Albert seeking assistance to reinstate his grant. Congressman Albert's office contacted the Public Welfare Department to look into the matter. Thompson, a 76-year-old Choctaw Indian, expressed his concerns about not receiving assistance despite not having much land or assets. He sought help from Congressman Albert to addressee Carl Albert the issue.

Dates

1951-03-19

Language of Materials

English

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