Appeal for Federal Flood Relief Funding: Letter from Waynoka, Oklahoma, 1951-09-05

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 38

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_38_0009

Scope and Contents

The letter is a request for flood relief money from the Federal Flood Control for the town of Waynoka, Oklahoma, specifically for the area affected by Dog Creek. The letter outlines the devastation caused by the flood, including damage to homes, sewer lines, and restrooms, and requests fifty thousand dollars in federal relief money. The letter also includes a resolution passed by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Waynoka, urging for the flood condition to be brought to the attention of the federal authorities. The City Attorney emphasizes the need for assistance from the State of Oklahoma and the United States Government to alleviate the flood situation.

Dates

Creation: 1951-09-05

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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