Investigation into the Choctaw Treaty of 1861

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0002

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Investigation into the Choctaw Treaty of 1861

Date Created:

1958-11-04

EDTF:

1958-11-04

Creator:

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000

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 document consists of a series of letters between Mr. J. L. Pebworth and Honorable Carl Albert regarding a treaty of friendship from 1861 between the Choctaw Nation and the Confederate States. Mr. Pebworth is seeking clarification on certain aspects of the treaty and Mr. Albert is promising to study the matter further and provide any additional information if necessary. There is also mention of a $500,000 trust fund for the Choctaw Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has provided information on this matter in response to Mr. Albert's inquiry.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation

Topic:

Indians of North America--United States

Congress:

85th (1957-1959)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_30_66_0000, Box, 30, 66, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

16 Pages