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Proposal for Correspondence Section in Per Capita Payment Section of Muskogee Area Office

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0004

Dates

  • February 24, 1951
  • 82nd (1951-1953)

Scope and Contents

The letter from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert expresses concerns about the handling of per capita payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes of Indians. Belvin requests the establishment of a Correspondence Section to provide information to tribal members and address delays in processing claims. Belvin also criticizes the lack of communication and delays in making payments, urging for improved service to constituents. The letter highlights the need for a system to keep tribal members informed and requests the congressman's assistance in resolving these issues.

Creator

Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986

Congress 82nd (1951-1953)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituents communication with members of the U.S. Congress

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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