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Inquiry Regarding Coal Lands Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0011

Dates

  • June 06, 1949
  • 81st (1949-1951)

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Brannan received a letter from Carl Albert, a congressman, regarding the sale of coal lands of the Choctaws and Chickasaws to the government. The Indian Office plans to pay living enrolled members first and then send proof of heirship notices to heirs of deceased members. Mrs. Brannan is advised to notify the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency of her change of address and provide information about her parents. She is also encouraged to fill out a claim form for her deceased parents.

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000

Congress 81st (1949-1951)

Policy Area 'Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Courts--United States

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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