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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry About Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-02
- 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_67_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Claims
- Date:
- 1949-06-02
- 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_67_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Condolences and Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-06-02
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Civil Service Examination and Indian Service Teaching Position in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-06-02
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma: A Letter from Choc-Chick
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry About Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_67_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry Regarding Capital Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Coal Lands: Important Information for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_94_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the American Indian Exposition of 1949 in Anadarko, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Payments
- Date:
- 1949-06-04
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mrs. Bettie B. Ward wrote a letter to Carl Albert inquiring about the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert responded explaining that the share of a deceased member will be distributed to their heirs after proof of heirship is provided. He also mentioned that living enrolled members will be paid first and checks will be mailed out around the latter part of July. Mrs. Ward had inquired about deceased members and their claims, as her son and husband were deceased, but did not have children. Albert assured her that the Indian Office will determine the legal heirs and the amount each will receive."]](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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry About Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands")
![["The document is a response to a query about the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The writer assures that the old debt is being paid and explains the process for payment of deceased claims, stating that living enrolled members will be paid first and heirs will receive payments based on the number of legal heirs. The writer expresses a desire to help the welfare of the Indians and offers 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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Claims")
![["Mrs. Wright wrote to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the death of her mother and the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Congressman Albert expressed his sympathies and advised Mrs. Wright to notify the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency of her mother's death. He also informed her that living enrolled members would be paid first, with checks likely to be mailed out in mid-July. Congressman Albert offered 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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Condolences and Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The first text is a letter from Honorable Carl Albert to Honorable Harvey Rochelle, discussing the Civil Service examination taken by William Gibson for a teaching position in the Indian Service. Albert offers to write a letter of endorsement to the Superintendent on Gibson's behalf. The second text is a letter from Honorable Harry Rochelle to Carl Albert, requesting assistance in securing an appointment for his nephew, William Gibson, in the Indian Service. The third text is a letter from Carl Albert to Honorable Lee Welch regarding a bill authorizing the Wyandotte Tribe to sell their tribal cemetery, with Albert stating that no action has been taken on the bill and he will do what he can to help."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Civil Service Examination and Indian Service Teaching Position in 1949")
![["The document from Mrs. Dora L. Gaines to Carl Albert, M.C. expresses appreciation for the previous letter and payment set in motion for enrolled members. Mrs. Gaines mentions teaching Hiram Impson and provides personal information about her family. She also includes a poem entitled \"Oklahoma\"."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma: A Letter from Choc-Chick")
![["Mrs. Delphine Ellis is inquiring about the payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. She is seeking information about deceased claims and the distribution of payments to legal heirs. Carl Albert, M.C., advises her to wait for proof of heirship notices from the Indian Office and to contact the Superintendent in Muskogee if she does not receive a notice. Mrs. Ellis also asks about the inheritance of her deceased father's estate, who had remarried and had children with his second wife. She is unsure if she or her half-sisters will receive a share of the inheritance."]](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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry About Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands")
![["The document is from Belton Harlin in Corona, California, asking about the process for receiving payment for coal lands sold by the Choctaws and Chickasaws to the government. Carl Albert responds, informing Harlin that enrolled members will be paid first and advising him to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to provide his current address and receive instructions on how to receive his payment. Albert assures Harlin of his willingness to help and signs the letter."]](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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry Regarding Capital Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mrs. Winnie Wingo received a response from Carl Albert, M.C. regarding her inquiry about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands sold to the government. Checks will be mailed directly to members from the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and proof of heirship notices will be sent out later in the year. Carl Albert is happy that this old debt is finally being paid and regrets that more members did not live to receive the benefits."]](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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Coal Lands: Important Information for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["The text is a letter from the Western Oklahoma Consolidated Agency to Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives, providing information about the American Indian Exposition in Anadarko, Oklahoma. The exposition is described as a colorful and picturesque event showcasing Indian life and history, with representatives from various tribes participating in activities such as ceremonial dances, arts and crafts displays, and rodeos. The letter expresses appreciation for receiving pamphlets about the event."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the American Indian Exposition of 1949 in Anadarko, Oklahoma")
![["Mr. and Mrs. Rockman wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the appropriation for payment of Choctaw and Chickasaw segregated coal and asphalt lands. Congressman Albert responded, informing them that Congress passed a bill including $8,500,000 for payment of these lands on a per capita basis to enrolled members of the tribes. He assured them that the payments would be made as soon as possible and offered his assistance in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Payments")