Choctaw-Chickasaw Funds Distribution Act of 1949
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0007
Dates
- June 24, 1948
- 81st (1949-1951)
Scope and Contents
The letter is from Carl Albert to P. M. Jackson, providing information on the distribution of funds from the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw lands to the enrolled members of the tribes. The purchase price was $8,500,000 and the per capita payment will be made according to the act of June 24, 1948. The Indian Office is working on regulations for immediate payment to living enrolled members, followed by proof of heirship notices to be filled out by heirs.
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