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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence regarding Payment for Coal Lands Sale to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Members
- Date:
- 1949-08-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Recommendation for Miss Wilma L. Victor's Position in Indian Service, 1949
- Date:
- 1949-08-19
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payment Claims for the Choctaw Tribe in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-08-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Distribution for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-08-29
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Delayed Per Capita Payments to Choctaw Tribe Member
- Date:
- 1949-08-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Information on Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Heirship and Payments: A 1949 Correspondence
- Date:
- 1949-09-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Small Business, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Heirship Claims of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-09-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Allegations of Corruption and Graft in the Office of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1949-09-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Assistance for Native American Heirs in Filing Proofs of Heirship
- Date:
- 1949-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Mr. William Lewis wrote a letter to Carl Albert, a congressman, inquiring about the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for the sale of their coal lands to the government. He had not received his payment yet and was concerned about rumors that the Department was withholding the money due to uncertainty about taxation. Carl Albert responded, explaining that checks were being mailed out by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency and advised Mr. Lewis to contact them to request an application form. He also reassured Mr. Lewis that the Department was not withholding the money due to tax issues."]](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_6_74_0000-(18)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence regarding Payment for Coal Lands Sale to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Members")
![["Miss Wilma L. Victor is seeking a recommendation letter from Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives, for a new position as an Elementary Principal at the Inter-mountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah. Victor has served as a teacher in Idabel, Oklahoma, during the war and is currently working on her master's degree. Albert highly recommends Victor for the new position based on her abilities and character. Albert expresses his support for Victor and encourages her to keep in touch."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Recommendation for Miss Wilma L. Victor's Position in Indian Service, 1949")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the Per Capita Payment for deceased Choctaw tribe members. Mr. Boland requests proof of heirship forms for his deceased wife and is advised to fill out only one form for all heirs. There are complaints about delays in receiving the forms, and Mr. Boland expresses frustration with the process. The Department of the Interior responds by explaining the process of mailing out the forms and requests individuals to write in for them."]](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_6_74_0000-(18)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payment Claims for the Choctaw Tribe in 1949")
![["Mrs. Cleo McKinney Peachee received a letter from Carl Albert, M.C., regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their land to the government. The living enrolled members will receive their money first, and regulations are being written up for this purpose. Checks will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, around the latter part of July. Children who are not enrolled may receive part of their father's payment if they are found to be legal heirs. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out for completion. Mrs. Peachee should have her daughters in California notify the Superintendent of their correct address to avoid delays in receiving their money. Mrs. Peachee expressed her gratitude for the assistance provided to the Indians by Carl Albert."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Distribution for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The document is a series of correspondences between Mr. Roy L. Bohanan, Carl Albert, and the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency regarding Mr. Bohanan's application for per capita payment for the sale of coal and asphalt land. Mr. Albert expresses frustration at the delay in processing the payment and requests assistance in expediting it, while the Superintendent assures that the application was processed in regular order and the payment should be received soon. Mr. Bohanan himself expresses concern about the delay in receiving his payment."]](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_6_74_0000-(18)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Delayed Per Capita Payments to Choctaw Tribe Member")
![["The letter is a response to Mr. Frazier's inquiry about heirs entitled to payments from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The letter suggests contacting the Superintendent or Indian Agent for necessary forms and information. It also clarifies that children of enrolled members and intermarried white citizens who paid a license fee to the tribes may be eligible for payment. Mr. Frazier is encouraged to reach out for further assistance if needed."]](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_6_74_0000-(18)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Information on Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Heirship and Payments: A 1949 Correspondence")
![["Mrs. Vivian Hays Wallace wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the claims of heirs of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes of Indians. The Congressman's office acknowledged the receipt of the letter and informed Mrs. Wallace that after all living enrolled members of the tribes have been paid, notices of proof of heirship will be sent out to the heirs of deceased members. The agency will determine who the legal heirs are, and they do not have to be on the rolls of the tribes. Mrs. Wallace was advised to wait for further instructions from the agency."]](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_6_74_0000-(18)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Heirship Claims of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Mrs. Juanita Harrison wrote a letter inquiring about payments to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes, as she believed the Creek Nation had not received any money. Congressman Carl Albert responded, explaining that the payments were only for Choctaw and Chickasaw members, and suggested Harrison contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for more information. Harrison had difficulty writing the letter due to a finger injury."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_81_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The text includes a series of letters between various individuals regarding complaints about the handling of Indian affairs, specifically related to assistance with filling out proofs of heirship. There are discussions about allegations of exorbitant prices for services and potential collusion between parties. The letters also address concerns about unfair treatment and corruption within the Indian Service. The individuals involved express a commitment to investigating and addressing these issues to ensure justice for the Indian community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_81_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Allegations of Corruption and Graft in the Office of Indian Affairs")
![["The letter discusses the assistance provided to Indians in filling out proofs of heirship notices, mentioning plans to send someone to help those who are unable to fill out the forms themselves. It also addresses complaints about District Agents not assisting heirs and charging high fees for help, stating that efforts have been made to prevent exploitation and that the majority of forms have been returned in good order. The letter concludes with a report on the progress of processing claims and a commitment to efficiently handle the remaining work."]](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_6_79_0000-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Assistance for Native American Heirs in Filing Proofs of Heirship")