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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Injustice in Indian Affairs: A Plea for Support
- Date:
- 1953-01-23
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief Belvin's 1953 Letter to Congressman Albert Seeking Assistance in Choctaw Tribal Budget Restoration
- Date:
- 1953-01-26
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Carl Albert and Choctaw Chief Harry J.W. Belvin
- Date:
- 1953-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Osage Tribal Council Resolution No. 18-220: A Plea for the Continuation of Federal Trusteeship
- Date:
- 1953-03-13
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Supervision and Taxation of Osage Tribe Members
- Date:
- 1953-03-13
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_36_0000_3544
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert at an American Legion banquet honoring Congress. Washington, D.C. April 22, 1953 John Jarman is present.
- Date:
- 1953-04-22
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Osage Tribal Council Resolution No. 18-220
- Date:
- 1953-05-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Actions Regarding Mr. Belvin's Application
- Date:
- 1953-08-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000, Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Petition to Retain Honorable W. O. Roberts as Area Director for the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1953-12-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Creek Nation
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Cherokee Principal Chief W.W. Keeler Requesting Support to Prevent the Closure of an Indian Hospital in Oklahoma, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-12-18
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The document is a request for funds for stenographic help for the Choctaw Tribe, which were cut unjustly. The writer believes the officials are trying to punish him for not convincing the Choctaw people to vote to discontinue the Chief's office. He plans to come to Washington to enlist aid in getting the funds restored."]](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_18_74_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Injustice in Indian Affairs: A Plea for Support")
![["The letter is a request from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert for assistance in restoring funds for stenographic help for the Choctaw Nation. Belvin asks for help in obtaining information from the Indian Office and insists that the funds be restored promptly. Belvin expresses his commitment to addressing any double-dealing tactics and emphasizes the importance of educational and spiritual culture for the people."]](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_18_74_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief Belvin's 1953 Letter to Congressman Albert Seeking Assistance in Choctaw Tribal Budget Restoration")
![["The Choctaw Chief received a letter from Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, thanking him for informing him that Mr. W. F. Sample will be visiting Washington soon. Albert expressed his willingness to help Sample in any way possible during his visit."]](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_18_74_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Carl Albert and Choctaw Chief Harry J.W. Belvin")
![["The document dated May 15, 1953, addressed to Honorable Carl Albert discusses the Osage Tribe's response to a letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Interior regarding key issues in Indian affairs. The Osage Tribal Council has unanimously adopted a resolution expressing their satisfaction with the current Area and Agency organization and requesting no changes be made. They ask for support from Congress Carl Albert to ensure the continuation of Federal trusteeship over Osage affairs."]](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_18_86_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Indians,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Osage Tribal Council Resolution No. 18-220: A Plea for the Continuation of Federal Trusteeship")
![["The document discusses the Federal supervision over the trust property of Osage Tribe members without certificates of competency, with provisions for the issuance of certificates and gradual withdrawal of supervision. It also mentions the taxes paid by individual tribe members and on behalf of the tribe, and expresses satisfaction with the current tribal organization and relations with the Federal Government."]](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_18_86_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Indians,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Supervision and Taxation of Osage Tribe Members")
![["Black and white photograph of Carl Albert at the Oklahoma Congressional delegation reception for American Legion National Commander J. Milton Patrick. From left: Carl Albert, W.C. Daniel (D-VA), Mrs. J. Milton Patrick, L. Mendel Rivers (D-SC), and Commander Patrick. October 1969"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_36_0000_3544_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert at an American Legion banquet honoring Congress. Washington, D.C. April 22, 1953 John Jarman is present.")
![["The letter from Carl Albert, M.C. to Honorable Paul Pitts, Principal Chief of the Osage Tribe of Indians, acknowledges receipt of a resolution from the Osage Tribal Council expressing satisfaction with their current organization and requesting no changes be made. Albert assures that he will consider this request if any changes are proposed 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_18_86_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Indians,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Osage Tribal Council Resolution No. 18-220")
![["Mr. Lee called at 3:40 p.m. regarding an application made by Mr. Belvin. The Acting Commissioner mentioned that they cannot make a decision until Mr. Belvin officially applies. It is suggested that Mr. Belvin make the application in the usual manner and if denied, he can appeal to the Commissioner. The new Commissioner will be in Washington for a short time before visiting the Indians."]](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_18_74_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Actions Regarding Mr. Belvin's Application")
![["The Creek Tribal Council in Muskogee, Oklahoma is petitioning Congress and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to retain W. O. Roberts as the Area Director for the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma. They praise Roberts for his leadership, efficiency, and dedication to the well-being of the Creek people. The council endorses Roberts for continued service in his position."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Muskogee+Area+Office,+1953/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Petition to Retain Honorable W. O. Roberts as Area Director for the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma")
![["The letter is a request from W.W. Keeler, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Honorable Carl Albert, asking for his influence to stop the closure of the Indian Hospital at Claremore, Oklahoma by the A.U.S. Public Health Service. Keeler believes that closing the hospital would leave many Indians without medical treatment and considers it to be a false economy. He expresses appreciation for any help Albert can provide on this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Claremore+Indian+Hospital,+1953/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Cherokee Principal Chief W.W. Keeler Requesting Support to Prevent the Closure of an Indian Hospital in Oklahoma, 1953")