Legal Correspondence on the Clarence Hardridge Property Case
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Legal Correspondence on the Clarence Hardridge Property Case
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-18
- EDTF:
- 1935-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47
- Description:
- The text is a series of letters and legal documents regarding a foreclosure suit against Clarence Hardridge in Oklahoma. The letters appeal to various officials for assistance in preventing the foreclosure, citing financial difficulties and the potential value of the property for oil. The documents outline the debts and liens against the property, including a first mortgage held by Ray Phelps. Recommendations are made to accept a compromise offer from Phelps to settle the first mortgage, while the second and third mortgages remain unresolved. Ultimately, it is suggested that accepting the compromise would be in Clarence Hardridge's best interest.
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000, Box 9A, Folder 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 6 Pages
