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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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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