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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Plight of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Tribes: A Call for Justice
- Date:
- 1949-01-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- A Letter Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The document is from Mr. J. H. Fletcher to Congressman Carl Albert, expressing concern about the appropriation of money to pay members of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Tribes for the sale of their coal deposits to the government. Fletcher criticizes the government for not upholding agreements and for corrupt practices. He also shares personal information and asks for help with medical expenses."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0007_thumbnail.jpg "The Plight of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Tribes: A Call for Justice")
![["The document is regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government, specifically regarding the rights of heirs. The Indian Office will send out notices for proof of relationship in the fall, and living enrolled members will be paid first. The share of deceased members will be paid to their heirs, and proof of heirship notices will be sent out for completion. The document expresses gratitude for the efforts made in behalf of the Chickasaws and suggests that living enrolled members be paid first."]](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_6_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0001_thumbnail.jpg "A Letter Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws")