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Elko Switch Cemetery, 20-1 Summary Report, page 21
"Around $600,000 Paid For Farms," The Huntsville Times, 26 Jan 42, p. 3.
Many tracts on which final papers not closed include cemeteries & churchcondemnation proceedings under way.
"No final decision reached regarding removal of graves in numerous cemeteries, a majority of which are for colored persons."
"Originally, the plan was to remove all graves into a single cemetery to be located in the northwest corner of the reservation, but legal complications have arisen, and the question is still under study by the Justice and War departments."
Telegram, Harold T. Pounders, Secretary to John Sparkman, to Merle Freeman, Office of Congressman John Sparkman, n.d., Senator John Sparkman Papers, University of Alabama.
Ascertain from War Department how contract will be let for removing graves at Huntsville. Also whom should interested parties contact.
Telegram, Merle Freeman, Office of Congressman John Sparkman, to Harold T. Pounders, Florence, Alabama, 25 July 1941, Senator John Sparkman Papers, University of Alabama.
Reurtel understand from General Somervell's office War Department does not employ any people for purpose of removing graves on defense projects. Contract is made with contractor to furnish his own men, material, etc. for that work. As yet, contractor for Huntsville project not designated.
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