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Congressional Concerns: Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Sale

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0011

Dates

  • June 24, 1948
  • 81st (1949-1951)

Scope and Contents

Mr. Sam Allen is inquiring about the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands to the government and the status of the appropriation of the $8,500,000 payment. Congressman Carl Albert assures Mr. Allen that efforts are being made to secure the full amount of the payment during the current congressional session. He cannot provide a specific timeline but promises to work towards a prompt settlement.

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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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