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
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