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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_45_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of Choctaw Tribe Termination Act
- Date:
- 1950-03-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Speeches, addresses, etc.
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_53_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Opposing Placing Osage Agency Under Muskogee or Anadarko Area Offices
- Date:
- 1950-12-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_23_0000_2209
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy. Several people are clapping for them.
- Date:
- 1950/1976
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Veterans--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967), 86th (1959-1961), 91st (1969-1971), 82nd (1951-1953), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 84th (1955-1957), 94th (1975-1977), 83rd (1953-1955), 88th (1963-1965), 87th (1961-1963), 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Correspondence Section in Muskogee Area Office
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Leased District Claim Payment
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Neglected Roads: The Impact on Indian Reservations
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Assistance with Welfare Checks for Mrs. Minnie Brown
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_70_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Lead Prospecting in LeFlore County, 1951
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- 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_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Clarifying Misquotes and Advocating for Choctaw Chief Appointment: A Letter to Senator Monroney
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The document discusses a bill introduced by Carl Albert in 1950 to authorize the commutation of annual appropriations for the Choctaw Tribe in Oklahoma, allowing for a lump sum payment to be distributed per capita to living enrolled members and heirs. The document also mentions subsequent inquiries and proposed bills regarding the distribution of tribal funds and the termination of the Choctaw 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_63_45_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201967/CAC_CC_001_4_63_45_0002.pdf "Repeal of Choctaw Tribe Termination Act")
![["The Department of the Interior announced that holders of coal leases and permits on Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian lands in Oklahoma will have preference in leasing deposits. The government purchased the lands for $8,500,000, fulfilling a promise made 50 years ago. Legislation is being considered to address rights of surface users. The lands will be administered by the Bureau of Land Management, and various issues regarding surface rights and leases need to be resolved."]](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_53_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Land%20Management%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Lands,%201949-1950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_53_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Opposing Placing Osage Agency Under Muskogee or Anadarko Area Offices")
![["Black and white photograph print of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy. Several people are clapping for them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_23_0000_2209_thumbnail.jpg "John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy. Several people are clapping for them.")
![["The document consists of two letters from Carl Albert, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, regarding requests from the Choctaw Council of Talihina, Oklahoma to set up a correspondence section in the Muskogee Area Office to handle future per capita payments. Albert assures the recipients that he will do everything he can to get the Indian Office to establish this section. He also addresses concerns about heirship claims and payment delays, stating that he has already taken action to ensure that heirs who have filed proper proofs receive their payments."]](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_11_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Correspondence Section in Muskogee Area Office")
![["The document is requesting information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the payment to be received by members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for their leased district claim. The sender also asks for information on the amount of the commutation 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_11_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Leased District Claim Payment")
![["The document includes correspondence regarding Isom Wallen's application for employment at the Talihina Medical Center, where he had previously worked but resigned due to reporting to work intoxicated. Despite efforts by Honorable Carl Albert to assist, Dr. David W. Gillick, the Chief Medical Officer, states that Wallen's behavior was unbecoming and his application was rejected. Wallen expresses his disappointment in a letter to Albert, stating that he is unable to work due to a hand injury."]](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_11_65_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Neglected Roads: The Impact on Indian Reservations")
![["Mr. Wisman Bohanan was deemed ineligible to receive public assistance due to owning land, which made him ineligible according to the Department of Public Welfare policies. His case was closed because he did not cooperate in securing the removal of restrictions on his surplus land. Various letters were exchanged between Mr. Bohanan, government officials, and welfare departments regarding his case and the removal of restrictions on his land. Congressman Carl Albert also got involved in the matter to try and help Mr. Bohanan receive assistance."]](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_11_66_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Welfare%20and%20Old%20Age%20Assistance%20(1),%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance with Welfare Checks for Mrs. Minnie Brown")
![["Dr. F. W. Bird is seeking a permit to prospect for lead on Forest land in LeFlore County, Oklahoma. He initially contacts Carl Albert for assistance, who directs him to the Indian Office and Bureau of Land Management. After some back and forth communication, it is determined that the land is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and Bird's application for a permit is processed."]](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_11_70_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Land+Management+-+Alaska,+1951/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_70_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Lead Prospecting in LeFlore County, 1951")
![["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 author of the letter expresses regret for being misquoted in an article regarding the appointment of Belvin as Choctaw Chief. They mention that Belvin had received a letter from the recipient of the letter, indicating opposition to his appointment. The author recommends that Belvin should be appointed despite any disagreements, as he received majority votes and the salary comes from Choctaw funds. They express concern that the delay in the appointment may lead some Choctaws to vote Republican in the upcoming election."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Clarifying Misquotes and Advocating for Choctaw Chief Appointment: A Letter to Senator Monroney")