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The Choctaw-Chickasaw Referendum: A Call for Tribal Unity

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0013

Dates

  • June 24, 1948
  • 80th (1947-1949)

Scope and Contents

Enrolled members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes are petitioning for a referendum to approve or reject a portion of a contract regarding the distribution of deceased members' shares. They are seeking support from the Oklahoma delegation and believe that the blood-line distribution should be followed as originally intended. Congressman Carl Albert is considering introducing a bill related to the issue but wants to ensure it will not delay new payments to heirs.

Creator

non-specified

Congress 80th (1947-1949)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Tribal Affiliations Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians
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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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