Fort Sill: Expansion Project, 1955-1956
Scope and Contents
Correspondence. Topics include: expansion of activities planned by the Army for Fort Sill; relocation of the Post Oak Mission Cemetery and acquisition of the church property now located on land authorized for acquisition; proposed legislation for transfer of land; offer to purchase two tracts of land; disagreement with the necessity of the seizure of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge; appraisal of lands required for expansion purposes; the project for expansion of the range at Fort Sill; interest in appraising land for the proposed expansion of the Artillery Guided Missile Center.
Dates
- Creation: 1955-1956
Creator
- From the Collection: Wickersham, Victor Eugene, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1941-1947), (1949-1957), (1961-1965), 1906-1988 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This series is stored off-site and requires prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 149.58 Linear Feet (293 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository