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- 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_9_33_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Appeal for Transfer of Fort Reno to Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-08-25
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Memorandum on the Distribution of Funds to Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-10-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_83_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Carl Albert Regarding Per Capita Payments to Choctaws and Chickasaws, 1949
- Date:
- 1949-11-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["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")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator McFarland provides information on the historical treaties and reservations established for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians. It discusses the establishment of reservations in Kansas and Oklahoma, the relinquishment of lands, and the establishment of a military reservation on the second Oklahoma reservation. The document also addresses the legal status of the 1867 Cheyenne and Arapaho treaty reservation and asserts the tribes' right to occupy and enjoy the privileges guaranteed to them by the treaty."]](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_9_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Cheyenne%20and%20Arapaho,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_33_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Appeal for Transfer of Fort Reno to Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes")
![["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")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has made progress in distributing funds from the sale of tribal coal and asphalt lands to the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. 10,450 living enrollees have been paid, with efforts being made to pay the remaining living enrollees before processing claims of heirs for inherited shares. Approximately 23,000 forms for application and proof of heirship have been mailed out, with plans to provide assistance to those who need help with their claims. The Bureau believes that the work is progressing well and payments to heirs will be made as quickly as possible."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Memorandum on the Distribution of Funds to Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The text is a series of letters between Ervin Lavers and Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives, regarding the delay in per capita payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians based on deceased relatives' claims. Albert is trying to speed up the process and has requested the agency in Muskogee to process the claims as quickly as possible. He assures Lavers that he will continue to work on the issue and provide updates when possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_83_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_83_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Carl Albert Regarding Per Capita Payments to Choctaws and Chickasaws, 1949")