Inheritance of Coal Lands for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0009
Dates
- May 22, 1949
- 81st (1949-1951)
Scope and Contents
The letters discuss the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. In the letters, it is explained that the share of deceased members will be distributed to their heirs after proof of heirship is provided. The letters also mention the passing of legislation appropriating funds for these payments and the process for distributing the money on a per capita basis. The recipients are advised to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma for further information.
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
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