Land Acquisition Controversy: The Case of LeRoy Smith and the Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands of Haileyville, Oklahoma, 1949-01-19

Item — Box: DP 6, Folder: 82

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0009

Scope and Contents

The document is a series of letters regarding Mr. LeRoy Smith's desire to purchase three lots in Haileyville, Oklahoma for building houses. The letters discuss the resale of segregated coal and asphalt land purchased from the Choctaw Nation, and inquire about the procedure for purchasing the lots. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is asked for information and clarification on the matter.

Dates

Creation: 1949-01-19

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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