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The Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Settlement

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0009

Dates

  • May 28, 1949
  • 81st (1949-1951)

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Lela May Whitlock received a letter from Carl Albert, M.C. regarding payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The letter explains that payment to living enrolled members will be made first, followed by distribution of shares to heirs of deceased members. Instructions are provided for proving heirship and receiving payment. Mrs. Whitlock responds expressing gratitude and asking for more information about the process.

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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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