Coal Strip Mining on Segregated Lands: A Plea for Environmental Preservation in 1949 Oklahoma1949-11-23unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_001_4_6_87_0001The letter is addressed to Governor Roy J. Turner of Oklahoma, expressing concern about the coal stripping activities in Oklahoma that are causing devastation to the land. The letter highlights the negative impact of this activity on the environment and urges the Governor to take action to stop it. Mrs. Cecil C. Vaughan, the author of the letter, also sent a copy to Congressman Stigler for support in rectifying the situation. Congressman Albert also acknowledges the letter and expresses willingness to work with Congressman Stigler and Governor Turner to address the issue.