Correspondence Regarding Removal of Land Restrictions: The Case of Mrs. Cecilia Rice Fulks, 1952-09-03
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Cecilia Rice Fulks wrote a letter to Hon. Page Belcher requesting information on the status of her application for the removal of restrictions on certain lands in Richardson County, Nebraska. Page Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who then delegated the authority to approve the application to the Area Director in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Mrs. Fulks provided reasons for wanting the restrictions removed, including purchasing a home and residing on the land. She also mentioned her employment history and personal circumstances. Belcher assured Mrs. Fulks that her case was being given full consideration.
Dates
- Creation: 1952-09-03
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Full Extent
7 Pages
Abstract
82nd Congress (1951-1953)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository