Land Dispute: A Native American's Fight for Her Property Rights, 1963-03-19
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Mamie Stoddard Cumsey wrote to Senator Mike Monroney requesting assistance in reclaiming 1.5 acres of land that she believes she still owns. A lawsuit was filed against her in 1959 regarding this land, which was part of a larger parcel that had been sold to another individual. Mrs. Cumsey was unable to defend herself in court due to health issues and financial constraints. The Indian Bureau advised that the land in question was not taxable and did not belong to her. Despite Mrs. Cumsey's efforts to reclaim the land, it was determined that she did not have a legal claim to it.
Dates
- Creation: 1963-03-19
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
English
Full Extent
8 pages
Abstract
88th Congress (1963-1965)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository