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Inheritance Inquiry: Choe-Chic Payment Details

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0010

Dates

  • June 13, 1949
  • 81st Congress (1949-1951)

Scope and Contents

Mrs. J.B. Hayes wrote to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands. She was informed that living enrolled members will be paid first, with notices to heirs to follow. She was advised to notify the Superintendent of her husband's death and request a proof of heirship notice. Three of her children are on the rolls and will be amongst the first to be paid. Mrs. Hayes also expressed concerns about her children who are not on the rolls, and requested information on their eligibility for payment.

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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