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"Tidelands", 1953

 File — Box: 136, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents

Correspondence concerning a Senate Joint Resolution (13), known as the Submerged Lands Act, to confirm title to and ownership by the States of lands beneath navigable waters within the boundaries of the respective States and the natural resources within such lands and waters. Senator Maybank supported the resolution. Also included is correspondence concerning the Hill Amendment which would utilize the oil revenue for educational purposes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953

Creator

Language of Material

From the Collection:

Materials in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 241.8 linear feet (149 document boxes, 136 cartons, 8 slim document boxes, 7 oversize boxes, 1 oversize scrapbook)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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