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- 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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Request for Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaws
- Date:
- 1958-10-22
- 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_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Advocating for Choctaw Indian Participation in Chief Selection
- Date:
- 1958-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into the Choctaw Treaty of 1861
- Date:
- 1958-11-04
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Recognition of Land Rights for Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Lands and Per Capita Payments
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
![["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 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")
![["The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior responds to a request from the Principal Chief of the Choctaws and his delegation to come to Washington to express wishes regarding the appointment of the Principal Chief. The Department is receiving many similar requests and suggests that views could be expressed in letters instead of traveling to Washington, which would save money. The selection process will not be rushed 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Request for Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaws")
![["The document consists of a series of letters and telegrams regarding the appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation. The documents express concern about the lack of information and request for the Choctaw people to have a say in the selection process. Congressman Carl Albert is shown to be advocating for the Choctaw people in their quest for a voice in the appointment process."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Advocating for Choctaw Indian Participation in Chief Selection")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. J. L. Pebworth and Honorable Carl Albert regarding a treaty of friendship from 1861 between the Choctaw Nation and the Confederate States. Mr. Pebworth is seeking clarification on certain aspects of the treaty and Mr. Albert is promising to study the matter further and provide any additional information if necessary. There is also mention of a $500,000 trust fund for the Choctaw Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has provided information on this matter in response to Mr. Albert's inquiry."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into the Choctaw Treaty of 1861")
![["The document consists of correspondence between Mr. Ward C. Fronterhouse and various officials regarding inquiries about the sale of Choctaw lands and per capita payments under Public Law 86-192. The officials assure Mr. Fronterhouse that they are looking into the matter and will provide further information as needed. The timeline for the land sale and per capita distribution is uncertain, but efforts are being made to expedite the process."]](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_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Recognition of Land Rights for Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["The document is a response to Mr. Abner White's inquiry about a possible Choctaw per capita payment. It explains that a bill passed by Congress allows for the distribution of tribal funds among members, but payments will be under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The document also mentions concerns about the loss of tribal lands and urges Congressman Albert to take action on behalf of the Choctaw Tribe."]](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_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Lands and Per Capita Payments")