Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1946, 1946-01-26

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 14A

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0002

Scope and Contents

Senator Elmer Thomas is responding to a letter from Sammy D. Wood regarding the sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt deposits. The Congress has authorized the sale, and a contract is almost ready to be submitted for approval by the Tribes. Senator Thomas discusses the importance of maintaining Indian schools and hospitals, and expresses his support for continuing these services. Wood inquires about the status of the sale and expresses concerns about the treatment of enrolled members of the Choctaw tribe.

Dates

Creation: 1946-01-26

Creator

From the Collection: Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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