1. Coal Strip Mining on Segregated Lands: A Plea for Environmental Preservation in 1949 Oklahoma Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_87_0001 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Coal Strip Mining on Segregated Lands: A Plea for Environmental Preservation in 1949 Oklahoma Date: 1949-11-23 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Agriculture and Food Names: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Topic: Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma Congress: 81st (1949-1951)
2. Correspondence Regarding the Use of Cyanide Gas in Hunting and Trapping in 1951 Oklahoma Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_11_75_0001 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Correspondence Regarding the Use of Cyanide Gas in Hunting and Trapping in 1951 Oklahoma Date: 1951-01-01 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Agriculture and Food Congress: 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The letter is addressed to Governor Roy J. Turner of Oklahoma, expressing concern about the coal stripping activities in Oklahoma that are causing devastation to the land. The letter highlights the negative impact of this activity on the environment and urges the Governor to take action to stop it. Mrs. Cecil C. Vaughan, the author of the letter, also sent a copy to Congressman Stigler for support in rectifying the situation. Congressman Albert also acknowledges the letter and expresses willingness to work with Congressman Stigler and Governor Turner to address the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_87_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_87_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Coal Strip Mining on Segregated Lands: A Plea for Environmental Preservation in 1949 Oklahoma")
![["The document is a letter from State Representative C. Plowboy Edwards to Mr. A.E. Gray, Director of the Fish and Wild Life Service, expressing concern over the potential resignation of trapper Fay Hardin due to opposition to the use of cyanide gas during hunting season. The letter highlights the support for Hardin and urges Gray to reconsider his decision. It also mentions the involvement of various political figures and the Oklahoma Fish and Game Commission in the matter. Additionally, there is reference to relevant laws and regulations regarding the use of cyanide gas and the pursuit of fur-bearing animals."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_75_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Fish%20and%20Wildlife%20Service%20-%20General,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_75_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Use of Cyanide Gas in Hunting and Trapping in 1951 Oklahoma")