1949 Correspondence on Oklahoma's Resolution for Support of Needy Indians, 1949-02-16

Item — Box: DP 6, Folder: 88

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_88_0005

Scope and Contents

The letter from Hon. Carl Albert, a Member of Congress from Oklahoma, acknowledges receipt of a resolution from the Oklahoma State Senate regarding the need for suitable appropriations for the care of needy and destitute Indians. Albert expresses sympathy and assures that he will take action to provide ample funds for this purpose in the next Indian appropriation bill. The resolution highlights the urgent need for food, clothing, fuel, and medicine for thousands of needy and destitute Indians in the United States, particularly in the wake of a cold wave. It calls on Congress to make sufficient appropriations and requests that a copy of the resolution be sent to relevant authorities.

Dates

Creation: 1949-02-16

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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