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Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0012

Dates

  • May 25, 1949
  • 81st (1949-1951)

Scope and Contents

Mr. Berry received a letter from Congressman Carl Albert regarding the settlement of payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The letter explains that payments will be made to living enrolled members first, with proof of heirship required for deceased members. Payments will be made within sixty days. Mr. Berry is invited to ask any further questions or seek additional assistance.

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000

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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