Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Lands in 1946, 1946-10-23

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 14A

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0030

Scope and Contents

G. V. Merryman wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting information about a payment to be made to the Choctaw Indians. The letter from William Zimmerman, Jr. of the Office of Indian Affairs stated that no immediate payment is planned, as representatives of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations have not reached an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior regarding the sale of coal lands. Merryman expressed concern for elderly Indians in need of the money before they pass away.

Dates

Creation: 1946-10-23

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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