Legislative Update: Sale of Choc-Chic Lands, 1948-06-14

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_4_20_0008

Scope and Contents

The text is a series of telegrams sent on June 14, 1948, regarding the House of Representatives passing a resolution confirming a contract for the sale of coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes to the government for $8.5 million. The resolution aims to fulfill a treaty between the United States and the tribes, providing for per capita payments from the sale proceeds once funds are appropriated by Congress. The telegrams express gratitude and acknowledgment for the passage of the resolution.

Dates

Creation: 1948-06-14

Creator

Dwight, Ben H. (1890-1953) (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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