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
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