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)
![["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")