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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_72_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1951 Correspondence on Reclamation Problems and Future Development in the Western States
- Date:
- 1951-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Concerns about Living Conditions of Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1951-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Challenging the Misrepresentation of Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes: A Response to Angie Debo's Report
- Date:
- 1951-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Prescription drugs--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Gratitude and Interest from Carl Albert to J.B. Wright Regarding Review of Angie Debo's Work on Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1951-07-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigating Eligibility for Aid: Correspondence with Tonsie Williams
- Date:
- 1951-07-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Poverty and Injustice in Indian Territories: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1951-08-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Communication Services and Correspondence for Government Officials
- Date:
- 1951-09-10
- 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_6_84_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Communication Regarding Transfers within the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1951
- Date:
- 1951-09-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Discontinued Old Age Assistance Grant
- Date:
- 1951-09-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Admission Policies at the Talihina Indian Medical Center, 1951
- Date:
- 1951-09-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The document is a letter from the National Reclamation Association to Congressman John R. Murdock, praising the hearings on irrigation and reclamation problems and suggesting that copies of the hearings be sent to all Members of Congress from Western States. The letter emphasizes the need for continued reclamation development in the West due to population growth and the importance of a broad and constructive Western Reclamation Program. The document also includes a letter from Congressman Murdock to his colleagues, enclosing a Committee print of preliminary hearings on reclamation issues affecting the Western States."]](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_72_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Reclamation%20-%20Printed%20Material,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_72_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1951 Correspondence on Reclamation Problems and Future Development in the Western States")
![["The letter is a response from Carl Albert to Mr. J. B. Wright, thanking him for sending information about the deplorable conditions faced by Oklahoma's Indian people. Albert expresses his interest in helping with the issue and offers his assistance to Wright."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Concerns about Living Conditions of Oklahoma Indians")
![["The writer, a member of the Choctaw Tribe, challenges the negative portrayal of living conditions among the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma as reported by the Indian Rights Association. After obtaining a copy of the report, the writer finds it to be more balanced than newspaper excerpts suggest, but criticizes the use of generalizations and discrepancies. The writer also notes differences in experiences among the various tribes, particularly the Cherokees who have had more contact with whites."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Challenging the Misrepresentation of Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes: A Response to Angie Debo's Report")
![["The letter is thanking Mr. J. B. Wright for sending a copy of his letter to the Muskogee Area Director regarding a book by Miss Angie Debo. The sender found the letter interesting and offers to be of service 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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Gratitude and Interest from Carl Albert to J.B. Wright Regarding Review of Angie Debo's Work on Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes")
![["Mrs. Mary Wolf is seeking assistance to determine the age of her husband, John Wolf, in order to qualify for old age assistance. Senator Raymond Gary and Congressman Carl Albert are working to locate records from the old Lebanon Indian Academy where John Wolf attended. Carl Albert has contacted the Muskogee Area Office and the Census Bureau to search for records that may show John Wolf's age. Mrs. Wolf is advised to provide information about John Wolf's enrollment in the Five Civilized Tribes to expedite the process. Instructions on how to request a search of Census records are provided on a form attached to the correspondence."]](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_66_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Welfare+and+Old+Age+Assistance+(1),+1951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Investigating Eligibility for Aid: Correspondence with Tonsie Williams")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the distribution of lease land funds and treaty funds to poverty-stricken Choctaw Indians. The documents express frustration with the delay in payments and urge for action to provide homes, employment, and relief from high living costs for the impoverished population. There is a plea for Congress and the Senate to address the needs of the unemployed and hungry constituents. The documents also highlight concerns about exploitation and lack of support for those in need. The correspondence emphasizes the importance of expedited payments and assistance for the impoverished Choctaw Indians."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Poverty and Injustice in Indian Territories: A Call for Action")
![["The document provides instructions for sending telegrams using different classes of service, such as domestic, Western, and international. It also includes a sample telegram sent to the Director of the Muskogee Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the passing of a second supplemental appropriation bill. Additionally, The document includes symbols and information about filing times for telegrams."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Communication Services and Correspondence for Government Officials")
![["The text includes correspondence between various individuals regarding the shifting of District Indian Agents between offices of the same pay grade and status. Complaints have been received about these shifts causing difficulty for employees, particularly in the case of R. Emmett Brown. Efforts are being made to address these concerns and find a satisfactory solution."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Communication Regarding Transfers within the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1951")
![["Mr. Simmons Thompson's Old Age Assistance grant was discontinued due to the value of his land being considered as a resource. He wrote to Congressman Albert seeking assistance to reinstate his grant. Congressman Albert's office contacted the Public Welfare Department to look into the matter. Thompson, a 76-year-old Choctaw Indian, expressed his concerns about not receiving assistance despite not having much land or assets. He sought help from Congressman Albert to address Carl Albert the issue."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Discontinued Old Age Assistance Grant")
![["Mrs. Grace H. Mathews of McAlester, Oklahoma raised concerns about the admission requirements for the Talihina Indian Medical Center. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs explained that only indigent Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes are eligible for hospitalization, with specific rules regarding Indian blood quantum and marital status. The Commissioner also mentioned the limited number of beds available and ongoing reviews of admissions policies. Congressman Carl Albert assured Mrs. Mathews that he is looking into the matter and appreciates her support."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Admission Policies at the Talihina Indian Medical Center, 1951")