1949 Correspondence regarding Funding for Indian Credit Associations in Oklahoma
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence regarding Funding for Indian Credit Associations in Oklahoma
- Date Created:
- 1949-05-18
- EDTF:
- 1949-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146
- Description:
- The letter is from the Leflore County Indian Credit Association to Congressman Carl Albert, expressing concern over the reduction of the revolving credit fund for Indian credit associations from two and a half million dollars to half a million dollars. They request reinstatement of the original amount to provide better credit opportunities for Native American Tribes. Congressman Albert responds, stating he is working to increase the appropriation and appreciates the association's work. Another letter from William Wheeler Jr. of the Oil Well Supply Company in Cushing, Oklahoma, regarding enrollment of the Choc & Chick tribes is also mentioned. Congressman Albert responds, stating he will refer the matter to Congressman Mike Monroney for assistance.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000, Box 94, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
