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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_20_25_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter to Honorable Carl Albert Regarding Indian Claims Commission
- Date:
- 1948-10-11
- Creator:
- McIntosh, W.E. (Dode), 1893-1991
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, 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_13_74_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from Choctaw Nation's Principal Chief to Congressman Carl Albert on Tribal Elections and Self-Governance
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief's Letter to Congressman: Fighting for Justice for the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1952-10-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, 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_47_55_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Health Disparities: A Program for Training Physicians to Serve the Preventive Health Needs of American Indians
- Date:
- 1964-08-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concerns Over Appointment of Executive Officer for Division of Indian Health
- Date:
- 1966-08-01
- Creator:
- Rabeau, E.S. (1969-2004)
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- 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_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Executive Officer Selection in Oklahoma City Area Office
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Voting--United States, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["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")
![["A letter was sent to Honorable Carl Albert in October 1948 from W. E. McIntosh, representing the American Indian community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The letter asked if Nominees for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives would introduce an Appropriation Bill to pay approved claims by the Indian Claims Commission for tribes in Oklahoma if elected. The writer requested an early reply in support of justice for the American Indian."]](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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter to Honorable Carl Albert Regarding Indian Claims Commission")
![["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 letter from the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation to Congressman Carl Albert discusses the importance of education and spiritual culture in saving a people. The chief also expresses gratitude to the congressman for his support in allowing the tribe to select their Chief by vote. The chief mentions past correspondence and emphasizes the importance of remembering those who serve the 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0022_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from Choctaw Nation's Principal Chief to Congressman Carl Albert on Tribal Elections and Self-Governance")
![["The letter discusses the importance of education and spiritual culture in preserving the Choctaw Tribal entity, and asks for support from Congressman Carl Albert in securing justice for the Choctaw people. The Chief expresses appreciation for any efforts made and promises to support Congressman Albert 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief's Letter to Congressman: Fighting for Justice for the Choctaw Tribe")
![["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")
![["The document discusses a program for training physicians to serve the preventive health needs of American Indians, who currently have lower health status compared to the general population. It outlines the health issues faced by Indian and Alaska Native populations, including high mortality rates and incidence of communicable diseases. The program aims to strengthen preventive health efforts through specialized physician training and outlines the resources needed to implement it."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health%20Care,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_55_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Health Disparities: A Program for Training Physicians to Serve the Preventive Health Needs of American Indians")
![["Mr. John Spaan from Oklahoma City called the office about the selection of the Executive Officer for the Division of Indian Health. He is interested in the position but believes Mr. Frank Ellis from Alaska may be appointed instead. Spaan has contacted Congressmen for help with his Civil Service rating. Spaan is a friend of the office and is dedicated to obtaining the position."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concerns Over Appointment of Executive Officer for Division of Indian Health")
![["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")
![["Dr. Rabeau expresses concern about the appointment of someone without Oklahoma Area experience to the Executive Officer position in the Oklahoma City Area Office. He emphasizes the importance of selecting leaders with local knowledge and credentials, and recommends John Spaan for the position."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Executive Officer Selection in Oklahoma City Area Office")
