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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Tribe's Controversial Election of Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Committee
- Date:
- 1961-07-10
- Creator:
- Brown, John A.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Last Hurrah: Nelson Rockefeller's Almost-Perfect Political Campaign
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Indian Health Service Appointment in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-02-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Indian Sanitation Facilities Construction Projects in Oklahoma: A Comprehensive Overview
- Date:
- 1967-04-21
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_58_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Seminole Tribal Operations between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Honorable Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1969-07-12
- Creator:
- Willie Tiger
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Mrs. David M. Hartshorne sent a petition to Congressman Carl Albert requesting the immediate appointment of Harry J.W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaws, following his election in a fair election. The Indian Office has confirmed Belvin's appointment for a four-year term starting in 1918. Congressman Albert's office acknowledged the petition and stated that they have notified the appropriate authorities of Belvin's appointment."]](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_4_19_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+Choctaw+Nation,+1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe")
![["The document discusses the Choctaw tribe's election process for selecting a principal chief. Harry J. W. Belvin is recommended for the position, receiving the most votes in a mail referendum. The Choctaws have not always been pleased with chiefs selected for them by the secretary of interior. The tribe's progressive nature and involvement in business and official circles is highlighted. The interior secretary has the power to appoint a chief, and Belvin's appointment will be evaluated before a decision is made. The Choctaws also voted on whether the chief should be paid and had varied opinions 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Tribe's Controversial Election of Principal Chief")
![["The document discusses the selection of a Constitutional Committee to modernize the structure of the Seminole tribal organization through the development of a constitution for handling tribal affairs. It outlines the process of selecting committee members and clarifying errors made in previous meetings. The importance of cooperation among tribal members and leaders is emphasized, with the Bureau of Indian Affairs offering assistance in drafting the tribal constitution."]](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_47_62_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seminole,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Committee")
![["Overton James has been elected president of the inter-tribal council of the Five Civilized Tribes, succeeding W. E. Doe McIntosh. Bryce N. Harlow, a former aide to President Eisenhower, will address a forum luncheon in Oklahoma City. Nelson Rockefeller's successful and expensive re-election campaign is analyzed, with his team claiming it to be his last hurrah in politics."]](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_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The Last Hurrah: Nelson Rockefeller's Almost-Perfect Political Campaign")
![["Tom Steed, a member of the Congress from Oklahoma, wrote a letter to the Director of the Division of Indian Health expressing concern about the appointment of an executive officer at the Oklahoma City office. He mentioned receiving protests from Indian leaders regarding the appointment and emphasized the importance of selecting someone with Oklahoma background and familiarity with the tribes in the area to maintain a constructive relationship with the Oklahoma 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_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Indian Health Service Appointment in Oklahoma")
![["The State of Oklahoma has various Indian Sanitation Facilities Construction Projects planned for different counties and districts in the upcoming years. These projects include individual water and waste facilities for different communities. Additionally, there are specific projects planned for Pontotoc County and the Honobia Community of the Choctaw Nation, each requiring $75,000 for the construction of sanitation facilities for approximately 50 homes."]](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_63_11_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health%20Service,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Indian Sanitation Facilities Construction Projects in Oklahoma: A Comprehensive Overview")
![["The letter provides information about the Seminole tribal operations, including details about the General Council, committees, constitution, budget, and officials' salaries. The Area Director also enclosed copies of the constitution, roster of officials, and budget for further reference. The letter was in response to a request made by Mr. Willie Tiger, who was a councilman from the Nurcup Harjo Band in 1968."]](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_82_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seminole,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_58_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Seminole Tribal Operations between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Honorable Carl Albert")