Coal Strip Mining and its Devastating Effects on Oklahoma Farmlands: A Plea for Intervention, 1949-11-23

Item — Box: DP 6, Folder: 87

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_87_0001

Scope and Contents

The letter is addressed to Gov. Roy J. Turner regarding the destructive coal mining practices in Oklahoma that are ruining the land and affecting the environment. The writer urges immediate action to stop the devastation and restore the land for the lasting good of all. The letter also mentions specific locations and examples of the damage caused by coal mining. Rep. Carl Albert responds to the letter, acknowledging the issue and expressing willingness to work with Gov. Turner and other officials to address the problem.

Dates

Creation: 1949-11-23

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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