Claims of Heirs of Deceased Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Members
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_73_0008
Dates
- September 15, 1949
- 81st Congress (1949-1951)
Scope and Contents
The letter is in response to Mr. Brokeshoulder's inquiry about payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands. The Indian Office has advised that enrolled members will be paid first. The letter also mentions federal laws prohibiting the sale of intoxicants to Indians on reservations and in Oklahoma. Mr. Brokeshoulder also requests a bill to prohibit Indians from buying alcohol. The letter expresses gratitude for Mr. Albert's work on behalf of Indians.
Creator
Non-specified
Congress 81st Congress (1949-1951)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Claims
Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
Congress 81st Congress (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