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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Petition by Choctaw and Chickasaw Citizens Against Extension of Leasing Time for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Lands
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Directory of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Members in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Upcoming Conference to Negotiate Land Purchase Contract with Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Poor Condition of U.S. Highways 69 and 75
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- United States, Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Highways: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Transportation and Public Works
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Interference in Education: A Warning from Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Social Welfare
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Congress Blocks Federal Interference in Oklahoma's Road Projects
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Battle Between State and Federal Road Planning
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Meddling: The Battle Over State Highway Programs
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Transportation and Public Works
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Uncle Sam's Misleading Generosity: A Closer Look at Federal Road Funding and Unelected Lawmakers
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["A group of Choctaw and Chickasaw citizens from the Old Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations are petitioning the Oklahoma Congressional delegation to oppose legislation that would extend the time for leasing coal and asphalt lands for 15 years. They believe that this extension would decrease their chances of selling the land, which has been authorized by the National Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(1),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Petition by Choctaw and Chickasaw Citizens Against Extension of Leasing Time for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Lands")
![["The list includes names, addresses, and tribes of individuals from various locations in Oklahoma, including Caddo, Durant, and Achille. The tribes mentioned include Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Caddo."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(1),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Directory of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Members in Oklahoma")
![["The Department plans to have a conference with tribal representatives to reach an agreement on a purchase price, which will then be submitted to voters in a referendum and then to Congress. The purchase price will be credited to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians and distributed according to the terms of the contract. The Indians may insist on a provision for the distribution of a portion of the purchase price."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(1),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Upcoming Conference to Negotiate Land Purchase Contract with Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The document is a letter addressed to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the poor condition of U.S. Highways 69 and 75 in Atoka County. The writer, President I Stephens of The Atoka State Bank, requests assistance in improving the roads, which have been in bad condition for years."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Poor Condition of U.S. Highways 69 and 75")
![["The document is a thank you note from Carl Albert to Honorable H. E. Bailey, Director of the Department of Highways in Oklahoma, for sending editorials reflecting the views of Oklahoma people. Albert expresses appreciation for the courtesy and requests to receive more similar material in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Highways: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["The article argues against federal interference in state educational programs, using the example of a controversy between the Oklahoma state highway commission and the public roads administration. It warns that accepting federal aid for education could lead to centralized dictatorship and potential control over school curricula by the federal government. The article criticizes recent actions in Congress Carl Albert related to federal education aid and warns of the potential for further interference in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Interference in Education: A Warning from Oklahoma")
![["Congress has intervened to stop the federal Public Roads Administration from imposing its own projects on Oklahoma's highway program. The $500 million federal aid highway bill passed with the intention that states, not the PRA, would initiate projects. Oklahoma's program was planned with input from citizens and the state's congressional delegation supported Governor Turner in opposing the PRA's actions. The bill now goes to the senate for further action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Congress Blocks Federal Interference in Oklahoma's Road Projects")
![["The state highway commission is facing challenges with the Public Roads Administration, which believes it knows best about which roads should be built and approved. The commission argues that local knowledge should be prioritized, as traffic count is not the only indicator of a road's importance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0016_thumbnail.jpg "The Battle Between State and Federal Road Planning")
![["The document discusses the controversy between the federal Public Roads Administration and the Oklahoma State Highway Commission over the allocation of federal funds for highway projects. The state believes the federal agency is interfering in its highway program by prioritizing projects in larger cities over smaller ones. The state argues that local officials should have sole authority over initiating projects and that the federal agency should not impose its will on the states. The document highlights the importance of building roads based on local needs and not just on traffic counts. The state hopes to win the fight against the federal agency to prioritize projects in the public interest."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Meddling: The Battle Over State Highway Programs")
![["The document discusses how Uncle Sam collects billions of dollars in taxes related to motor vehicles, but only gives a small portion back to the states for highway construction and maintenance. It also criticizes the power of unelected officials in Washington bureaus to make laws and regulations, which can restrict individual freedom. The document suggests that Congress needs to address these issues, but it may be difficult to achieve without a majority of congressmen who prioritize limiting government power."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Uncle Sam's Misleading Generosity: A Closer Look at Federal Road Funding and Unelected Lawmakers")