The Osage Tribe: Paying Their Own Way, 1953-01-01 - 1953-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 69

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_69_0005

Scope and Contents

Congressman Carl Albert announced that both Houses of Congress passed the Second Supplemental Appropriation Bill, which includes $385,000 for the commutation of Choctaw treaty obligations. The President is expected to sign the bill within the next ten days, paving the way for a per capita payment in the fall. The payment will include proceeds from lease-district cases and coal and asphalt sales, with additional funds for the Choctaws from the Commutation Act.

Dates

Creation: 1953-01-01 - 1953-12-31

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1971-1977); Leader of the House Democratic Caucus (1971-1977); House Majority Leader (1962-1971); House Majority Whip (1955-1962); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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