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1947 Letter from Carl Albert Regarding Negotiations on Coal and Asphalt Lands with Indian Tribes
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1947 Letter from Carl Albert Regarding Negotiations on Coal and Asphalt Lands with Indian Tribes
- Date Created:
- 1947-04-14
- EDTF:
- 1947-04-14
- 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 from Carl Albert to Mrs. Pearl Dukes discusses the ongoing negotiations between Tribal Officials and the Department of Interior regarding coal and asphalt lands. Albert assures that he will push for a successful conclusion and that there are no plans to extend leases for a long term. He mentions a bill introduced by Bill Stigler to extend lease terms but states he will not support it if it affects the salability of the lands. Albert emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of the Indians and expresses willingness to hear from Mrs. Dukes at any time.
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_2_4_0000, Box, 2, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 1 Page
