Letters Between Congress of the United States and Mrs. Iola Mae Eubanks Regarding Ancestral Heritage Claims, 1949-11-22

Item — Box: DP 6, Folder: 83

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_83_0004

Scope and Contents

The document is a series of letters written to Congressman Carl Albert regarding a claim for per capita payment for coal and asphalt lands. The letters discuss the claimant's father, R.W. Wall, being a member of the Chickasaw-Choctaw Tribes, but the rolls show otherwise. The Congressman's office has informed the claimant that they cannot reopen the rolls and there is no further action they can take regarding the payment. The claimant continues to request assistance and provide names of individuals who may have information on the matter.

Dates

Creation: 1949-11-22

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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