Investigating the Fort Peck Indian Agency: A Call for Action, 1953-02-10
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0032
The text discusses a problem at the Fort Peck Indian Agency in Montana regarding delays in offering oil and gas leases on Indian lands for sale. The Wilcox Oil Company is facing obstacles in obtaining leases and is seeking help from Congressman D'Ewart and Senator Monroney to address the issue. The company believes that the agency's delays are hindering oil and gas development and denying revenue to individual Indians and the tribe. They are requesting an immediate investigation of the agency and the resolution of the deficiencies.
Dates
- 1953-02-10
Language of Materials
English
Extent
10 Pages
Overview
83rd (1953-1955)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository