Natural Resources, Tideland Oil, 1948-1951
Scope and Contents
"National Sovereignty and Dominion over Lands Underlying the Ocean," a report by Tom C. Clark, attorney general of the U.S.; copies of various legislation which called for development of submerged coastal land; statements by Walter S. Hallanan; speeches by Lister Hill re: tidelands oil royalties for education; speech by Tom Connally on whether submerged land belongs to states or to the federal government; "Every State Has Submerged Land," a report by National Association of Attorneys General; correspondents include Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America.
Dates
- Creation: 1948-1951
Creator
- From the Collection: Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), United States Senator from Oklahoma (1949-1963); 12th Governor of Oklahoma (1943-1947), 1896-1963 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.
The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Invitations.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 368.29 Linear Feet (296 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository