Request for Immediate Distribution of Funds to Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, 1949-01-01 - 1949-12-31

Item — Box: DP 6, Folder: 79

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0006

Scope and Contents

The letter is requesting the Department of Interior to pay out funds to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations on a per capita basis, as well as funds from the sale of coal and asphalt deposits, to living enrolled members. The letter emphasizes the economic need of the members and urges the Secretary to take immediate action to distribute the funds.

Dates

Creation: 1949-01-01 - 1949-12-31

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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