Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Land Sale: A Call to Action

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0001

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Dates

January 11, 1949
81st (1949-1951)

Scope and Contents

Mr. Marshall wrote to Congressman Carl Albert requesting payment for the sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw lands to the government. Congressman Albert responded, assuring Marshall that he would work to secure the necessary funds from Congress. Marshall expressed his frustration with the delay in payment and urged Congressman Albert to advocate for them.

Additional Description

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000

Congress 81st (1949-1951)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Law and legislation

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians