Correspondence Regarding Distribution of Cherokee Judgment Award Funds, 1963-11-27
Scope and Contents
The document includes correspondence regarding the distribution of funds from a Cherokee judgment award. The recipients of the letter are informed that remaining funds will revert back to the Tribe for use as authorized by the Principal Chief and Secretary of the Interior. The letter also mentions the possibility of funds reverting to the Tribe after a certain period of time. Additionally, there is mention of a per capita payment authorized by Public Law 87-775, and the process for heirs to claim their share of the funds. The letter also addresses concerns raised by the recipients about the distribution of funds among living enrollees and their heirs.
Dates
- Creation: 1963-11-27
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
5 pages
Abstract
88th Congress (1963-1965)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository