Inquiry Regarding Payment for Deceased Tribal Member
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0003
Dates
- May 23, 1949
- 81st (1949-1951)
Scope and Contents
Miss Mamie Hays wrote a letter to Carl Albert, a congressman, inquiring about the payment her family is entitled to after her father passed away and signed papers for the sale of coal lands to the government. Albert explained that the share of a deceased member will be distributed to his heirs, but proof of heirship is required. He offered to answer any further questions and provide 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
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