A Letter of Gratitude: Choctaw Nation and Congressman Carl Albert in 1959

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0001

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

A Letter of Gratitude: Choctaw Nation and Congressman Carl Albert in 1959

Date Created:

1959-01-04

EDTF:

1959-01-04

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:

Mr. Atchman Arkansas wrote to Congressman Carl Albert regarding financial assistance given to Mrs. Lucy Tubbee Peters for relocation from Durant, Oklahoma to Denver, Colorado. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided information stating that Mrs. Peters and her family voluntarily agreed to pay their own expenses and were issued Treasury checks totaling $175. The Farve family, who relocated successfully, are now financially and socially stable in Denver. The document emphasizes the importance of counseling and support provided by relocation services in successful relocation. Atchman Arkansas had concerns about the handling of financial assistance, and requested clarification on the process. Congressman Albert's office is looking into the matter and will provide updates.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Topic:

Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims

Congress:

86th (1959-1961)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_33_29_0000, Box, 33, 29, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

14 Pages