Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Per Capita Payments to White Heirs, 1962-10-09
Item — Box: 32, Folder: 16
Identifier: CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0012
Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Per Capita Payments to White Heirs, 1962-10-09
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Joy S. Baker wrote to Senator Mike Monroney expressing concern about white individuals receiving Cherokee per capita payments for the first time. She outlined specific instances where white individuals inherited shares of payments meant for Cherokee heirs. The Senator promised to look into the matter and provide an update. Mrs. Baker believed this was unjust and requested the Senator's assistance in addressing the issue.
Dates
- Creation: 1962-10-09
Creator
- From the Collection: Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), United States Senator from Oklahoma (1951-1969); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 5th district (1939-1951), 1902-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
5 pages
Abstract
87th Congress (1961-1963)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository