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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1949-11-23
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation, Quapaw Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_87_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Coal Strip Mining on Segregated Lands: A Plea for Environmental Preservation in 1949 Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1949-11-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Obtain Out-of-Print Book of Choctaw Nation Statutes
- Date:
- 1949-11-29
- 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_84_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and C.E. McDaniel Regarding Employment Opportunities at Jones Academy
- Date:
- 1949-12-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Mrs. Clara Ellis and Congressman Carl Albert Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1949-12-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment of William Ray Renegar at the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in 1950
- Date:
- 1949-12-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_41_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Cherokee Tribe Payments
- Date:
- 1950-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_88_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and Constituent Regarding Tribal Land Ownership and Old-Age Pension Eligibility
- Date:
- 1950-01-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, 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_83_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Clarification on Heirship Payments for Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1950-02-09
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_46_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Status of Creek Tribal Claims: Updates from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1950-03-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Social Sciences and History
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The document is a letter and resolution regarding desired legislation and a bill for the rehabilitation of the needy and deserving members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma. The resolution endorses the bill and urges Congress to enact it into law. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a program for economic improvements for the tribes and other Indians in eastern Oklahoma, with a budget of $50,000,000. Loans can be made for economic development and education purposes, with specific eligibility criteria. Reimbursement for loans must be made within forty years."]](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_80_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["The letter is addressed to Governor Roy J. Turner of Oklahoma, expressing concern about the coal stripping activities in Oklahoma that are causing devastation to the land. The letter highlights the negative impact of this activity on the environment and urges the Governor to take action to stop it. Mrs. Cecil C. Vaughan, the author of the letter, also sent a copy to Congressman Stigler for support in rectifying the situation. Congressman Albert also acknowledges the letter and expresses willingness to work with Congressman Stigler and Governor Turner to address the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_87_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_87_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Coal Strip Mining on Segregated Lands: A Plea for Environmental Preservation in 1949 Oklahoma")
![["The text consists of a series of letters regarding the search for an out-of-print volume of statutes of the Choctaw Nation for John L. Pebworth and the expedited payment of heirship money to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The letters discuss efforts to locate the book through various dealers and the slow process of examining proofs of heirship for payment. There are also requests for assistance from government officials to speed up the process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_82_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Obtain Out-of-Print Book of Choctaw Nation Statutes")
![["The text is a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Congressman Carl Albert regarding a request for employment at Jones Academy for C.E. McDaniel. The letter states that there are currently no vacancies at Jones Academy, but if one were to occur, they would need to recruit an appointee from the Civil Service Register unless an applicant with at least 1/4 degree Indian blood is available. They offer to have McDaniel fill out an application for consideration in case vacancies occur."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_84_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and C.E. McDaniel Regarding Employment Opportunities at Jones Academy")
![["Mrs. Clara Ellis wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert requesting an application form for a per capita payment from the sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands. She mentions her health issues and difficulty walking, and Congressman Albert responds by sending her the application form and offering further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_82_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Mrs. Clara Ellis and Congressman Carl Albert Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Lands")
![["The text is a series of letters between various individuals regarding the employment of William Ray Renegar as a full-time assistant to Buck Ritchie at Tuskahoma. The letters discuss the lack of funds available for this purpose and express regret that they are unable to offer full-time employment to Renegar at that time. Recommendations and efforts to support Renegar are mentioned, with a request for any assistance that can be provided. The letters are written in a formal and professional tone, with a focus on education and employment within the context of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_84_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment of William Ray Renegar at the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in 1950")
![["Carl Albert, a Representative from Oklahoma, thanks the committee for holding a hearing on H. R. 6515, which aims to provide loans to members of the Five Civilized Tribes for business, agricultural, and educational purposes. He praises Congressman Bill Stigler for his work on tribal issues and emphasizes the need for more funding, less restrictive credit terms, and better administration of the program. Albert believes that the success of the program depends on the involvement of tribal members who understand the needs of their communities. He concludes by yielding the floor to representatives who can provide firsthand evidence of the program's effectiveness."]](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_41_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes%20Statement,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_41_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Cherokee Tribe Payments")
![["Carl Albert, a Congressman from Oklahoma, is corresponding with J.O. Litchford regarding his wife's property and eligibility for an old-age pension. They are seeking information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Public Welfare. The Department of the Interior's Five Civilized Tribes Agency is also involved in determining Mrs. Litchford's financial status. The ultimate goal is to have restrictions removed from Mrs. Litchford's land so that Litchford can receive old Age Assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_88_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_88_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and Constituent Regarding Tribal Land Ownership and Old-Age Pension Eligibility")
![["Mrs. Eubanks wrote a letter inquiring about heirship payments from the Five Civilized Tribes Agency, Muskogee. The response from Carl Albert, M.C. stated that heirs not on the rolls of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes are not eligible for payments. It was also mentioned that hiring an attorney would not be beneficial as the rolls cannot be reopened to add additional names."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Clarification on Heirship Payments for Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes")
![["The document provides an update on the status of Creek tribal claims, specifically regarding two separate awards made by the Indian Claims Commission. The first award, related to land in Alabama and Georgia, has been paid out with attorney fees deducted, and a proposed bill for distribution of the remaining funds has been submitted to . The second award, for land in Oklahoma, has also been awarded and funds are awaiting distribution pending National legislation. Applicants for enrollment must provide documentation of their ancestry to be eligible for the funds."]](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_46_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Creek,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_46_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Status of Creek Tribal Claims: Updates from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")