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The Plight of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Tribes: A Call for Justice

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0007

Dates

  • January 08, 1948
  • 80th (1947-1949)

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Mr. J. H. Fletcher to Congressman Carl Albert, expressing concern about the appropriation of money to pay members of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Tribes for the sale of their coal deposits to the government. Fletcher criticizes the government for not upholding agreements and for corrupt practices. He also shares personal information and asks for help with medical expenses.

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000

Congress 80th (1947-1949)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Claims

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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