Indian Affairs Update: Payment and Roll Reopening for Choctaws and Chickasaws
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0005
Dates
- May 29, 1949
- 81st (1949-1951)
Scope and Contents
Mr. James wrote to Congressman Carl Albert asking about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for their land sold to the government. Congressman Albert responded that payments will be made to living enrolled members first, with proof of heirship notices to be sent out later. He also mentioned that the rolls of the two tribes have not been reopened. Mr. James expressed gratitude for the information and interest in the welfare of the tribes.
Creator
Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
Congress 81st (1949-1951)
Policy Area Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 81st (1949-1951)
Policy Area Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository