Advocating for a Dam: Correspondence Regarding Mountain Fork River Project, 1936-09-16

Item — Box: 15, Folder: 10

Identifier: CAC_CC_010_3_15_10_0010

Scope and Contents

F.R. Abbott, an Attorney-at-Law from Idabel, Oklahoma, has written to Honorable Wilburn Cartwright advocating for the building of a dam on Mountain Fork River in McCurtain County as part of the Federal Works Program. Cartwright, who is the Chairman of the Committee on Roads in the House of Representatives, responds that he is willing to help if he can be of service to the people of McCurtain County. He mentions feeling hesitant about getting involved in county affairs due to past experiences. Cartwright's office clerk informs Abbott that Cartwright is out of town but will address the matter upon his return.

Dates

Creation: 1936-09-16

Creator

From the Collection: Cartwright, Wilburn, Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner (1955-1973); Oklahoma State Auditor (1951-1955); Oklahoma Secretary of State (1947-1951); Chairman of the Committee on Roads (1933-1943); Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (192 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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