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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment to Choctaw Indians
- Date:
- 1958-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_9_0000_10_194
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- "Sand Point Homesite: A Detailed Overview of Engineering Project in Bryan County, Oklahoma, 1958"
- Date:
- 1958-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_9_0000_2_41
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Construction Priorities for Highways and Railroads"
- Date:
- 1958-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_9_0000_3_59
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Infrastructure Mapping and Development in Oklahoma and Texas"
- Date:
- 1958-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns from Choctaw Council: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1958-09-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Reappointment of A.W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaws
- Date:
- 1958-09-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment to Choctaw Indians
- Date:
- 1958-09-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Communication and Correspondence Regarding Appointment with Secretary of the Interior
- Date:
- 1958-10-07
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Funds for Choctaw Museum: A Response from Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1958-10-15
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Chief Selection Controversy
- Date:
- 1958-10-16
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["The document is a response to an inquiry about payments to Choctaw Indians for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands. The writer states that there have been no further payments to the tribes and there are currently no funds available for this purpose. The writer acknowledges the inquiry and expresses regret that they cannot provide a more positive update."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment to Choctaw Indians")
![["The document details a subdivision project by the Corps of Engineers in the Sand Point Homesite, part of the N1/2 section in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It features a legend key, power line and flowage easements, contour lines, and road placements. It includes a certification from John D. Bristor, District Engineer, stating the project's accordance with Congress-approved regulations. The document, dated 23rd July 1958, is an amendment to the original plat recorded in Book 279, Page 638, in the Bryan County Clerk's Office."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_001_9_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_001_9_0000_10_194_thumbnail.jpg "\"Sand Point Homesite: A Detailed Overview of Engineering Project in Bryan County, Oklahoma, 1958\"")
![["This is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers documentation detailing construction priorities for various sections of highways and railroads, including the Canadian River and North Canadian River sections. The project includes plans for existing and proposed highway and railroad constructions, detours, and relocations. The documentation also includes a color legend indicating existing and proposed infrastructures, as well as geographical features such as the Arkansas River Watershed and Eufaula Reservoir. The document is accompanied by design and was approved by the Chief of Special Studies Section and Chief Relocations Branch for the District Engineer. It was submitted as Memorandum No.18 in September 1958."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_001_9_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_001_9_0000_2_41_thumbnail.jpg "\"U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Construction Priorities for Highways and Railroads\"")
![["The document is a detailed map and project documentation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a region spanning Johnston County, Marshall County, Cooke County, and Grayson County. It outlines existing and proposed features including roads, buildings, recreational facilities, and other structures in the locality. The map also shows the government property line, zoned public use areas, and the Red River watershed. It includes a legend for understanding specific features like paved or gravel roads, dirt trails, water systems, and more. The map was created using aerial photographs from 1958 and field surveys from 1959-1960."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_001_9_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_001_9_0000_3_59_thumbnail.jpg "\"U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Infrastructure Mapping and Development in Oklahoma and Texas\"")
![["The document is a memo from the Democratic Whip's office in Washington, D.C. regarding a phone call from Miss Ryan and Toby Morris in Lawton about a telegram received from Grady L. Anderson, President of the Choctaw Council. Toby Morris did not want to reply to the telegram until he knew how someone else had answered it. The memo also mentions a telegram sent to the Secretary of the Interior on the matter."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns from Choctaw Council: A Call to Action")
![["The document is regarding the reappointment of A.W. Belvin as Principle Chief of the Choctaws. The recipient, George B. Hall, expresses his protest against Belvin's reappointment, citing concerns about his use of funds and promises to recover more money from the government. Hall believes that the Secretary of the Interior is efficiently managing the funds and that Belvin's reappointment is unnecessary."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Reappointment of A.W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaws")
![["The 1955 Act allows for the voluntary or involuntary removal of restrictions on Indian property if it is determined that the individual no longer needs protection. The Act allows for complete removal of restrictions on all property. Prior to the 1955 Act, restrictions could be removed on specific portions of property. If an application for removal is rejected, appeals can be made to higher authorities."]](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_33_22_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Material,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment to Choctaw Indians")
![["The document includes various telegrams and letters regarding the appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation and the Corinne post office. The messages mention the Assistant Secretary of the Interior being out of town and expected back soon, with a response expected by the end of the week. Suggestions for service improvements are also welcomed by the company."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Communication and Correspondence Regarding Appointment with Secretary of the Interior")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. informed Honorable Carl Albert that federal funds cannot be used to establish a Choctaw Museum in the Old Tribal Council House. They mention that there are other museums that the Bureau has participated in, but they do not involve Indian tribes. The Bureau suggests that the Choctaw tribe should seek financial contributions from individuals or private institutions to establish the museum. They also mention that the same applies to the Chickasaws and their Council House in Tishomingo."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Funds for Choctaw Museum: A Response from Indian Affairs")
![["The Department of the Interior has informed the Choctaw Indians that they will not be able to select their principal chief as originally planned. The department will withhold action until recommendations from interested parties are received. The current chief, Harry J.W. Belvin, is seeking reappointment, but the selection process has been delayed due to concerns about expenses and lack of current addresses for mailing ballots. The department assures that the selection will not be made hastily and all interested parties' wishes will be considered."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Chief Selection Controversy")