Opposition to Proposed Extension of Leasing Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands: A Letter to Mr. Reuben Meeks, 1947-03-14

Item — Box: DP 2, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0022

Scope and Contents

The letter from Carl Albert to Reuben Meeks addresses a petition opposing legislation to extend the time for leasing Choctaw and Chickasaw lands for coal and asphalt. Albert states that negotiations for the purchase price of the lands are ongoing and he will resist any effort to delay the matter.

Dates

Creation: 1947-03-14

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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