The Commutation Bill: Resolving Treaty Obligations with the Choctaw Tribe, 1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 54

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_54_0006

Staff Only

Congressman Albert successfully secured an appropriation for the settlement of old treaty obligations with the Choctaw Tribe, amounting to $356,666.67. The bill has been passed by Congress and signed by the President, and steps will be taken to hold an election to determine the Choctaws' decision. The Commissioner's decision to pay all heirs with proper proof of heirship and known addresses will benefit over ten thousand Indians in Southeastern Oklahoma.

Dates

1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2005 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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