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Inquiry Regarding Heirship Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0010

Dates

  • May 27, 1949
  • 81st (1949-1951)

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Wade is inquiring about her son's entitlement to payment as an heir of his father, a member of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. She is advised that proof of heirship will be required before payment is made, and that the Indian Office is currently working on regulations for payment to living members first. She is encouraged to ask for heirship notices in August. Mrs. Wade also mentions issues with obtaining a divorce certificate for her son.

Creator

Non-Specified

Congress 81st (1949-1951)

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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