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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief's Letter to Congressman: Fighting for Justice for the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1952-10-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation Affairs
- Date:
- 1952-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Council's Letter in Support of Retaining Harry J.W. Beivin as Principal Chief in 1952
- Date:
- 1952-10-11
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief's Plea for Justice: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation's Struggles
- Date:
- 1952-10-15
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from Attorney W.F. Semple to Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin Regarding Political Strategy
- Date:
- 1952-10-20
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief's Plea for Assistance to Needy Indigenous Woman
- Date:
- 1952-10-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief Belvin's Letter to Congressman Albert Regarding the Choctaw-Chickasaw Meeting and Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1952-10-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Correspondence Between Carl Albert and Choctaw Nation Chief
- Date:
- 1952-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Adopted by Osage Tribal Council on May 15, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Education and Spiritual Culture: A Call for Support from the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1953-01-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The letter discusses the importance of education and spiritual culture in preserving the Choctaw Tribal entity, and asks for support from Congressman Carl Albert in securing justice for the Choctaw people. The Chief expresses appreciation for any efforts made and promises to support Congressman Albert 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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief's Letter to Congressman: Fighting for Justice for the Choctaw Tribe")
![["The letter discusses the importance of education and spiritual culture in saving a people. It also mentions addressing issues related to tribal funds and appointments. The writer urges action and suggests taking a more aggressive approach in dealing with the situation."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation Affairs")
![["The Choctaw Chief in Boswell, Oklahoma, Carl Demalation, wrote a letter on October 11, 1952, to various government officials expressing the group's unanimous vote to retain Harry J.W. Beivin as Principal Chief. They stated their preference for no change at that time."]](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_0052_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Council's Letter in Support of Retaining Harry J.W. Beivin as Principal Chief in 1952")
![["The document discusses the frustration of two Choctaw Indians with delays in receiving their funds from the Muskogee Office. The Principal Chief, Harry J. W. Belvin, expresses his concern and seeks help from Congressman Carl Albert to address the issue and improve the behavior of agency officials. Belvin suggests a campaign to clean house in the Muskogee Area Office."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief's Plea for Justice: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation's Struggles")
![["In a letter dated October 20, 1952, attorney W. F. Semple advises Mr. Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, not to introduce a resolution asking for the removal of certain individuals at that time. Semple believes that Belvin's appointment will still be made and suggests waiting to see how things progress before taking any action against the individuals in question. Semple advises Belvin to focus on getting the Department to proceed with his appointment rather than starting a conflict with local officials."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from Attorney W.F. Semple to Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin Regarding Political Strategy")
![["The letter from Principal Chief Belvin to Congressman Albert discusses the need for a general house-cleaning in the Muskogee Office and references a letter from Mrs. Susan C. Whittle (now Duncan) in Arizona who is in need of funds. Belvin asks Congressman Albert to intercede on Mrs. Duncan's behalf and ensure she receives her payments. Belvin expresses concern for needy Indians and hopes to alleviate their situation."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief's Plea for Assistance to Needy Indigenous Woman")
![["The letter is discussing inviting Congressmen to a Choctaw-Chickasaw meeting in McAlester to discuss Indian affairs, including the withdrawal program. The author believes that a meeting of this sort could have a positive impact on Indian affairs and is looking forward to Congressman Albert attending."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief Belvin's Letter to Congressman Albert Regarding the Choctaw-Chickasaw Meeting and Indian Affairs")
![["In the letter dated October 22, 1952, Carl Albert, a Congressman from Oklahoma, thanks Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin for his letters and agrees with a suggestion made by Mr. Semple. Albert advises caution in launching a wholesale attack on the Area Office and suggests waiting until all necessary information is gathered. He also expresses willingness to intervene on behalf of Susan C. Whittle with the Muskogee Office. Albert is hopeful that other Congressmen, particularly Ed Edmondson, will be present at the upcoming meeting."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Correspondence Between Carl Albert and Choctaw Nation Chief")
![["The resolution was adopted by the Osage Tribal Council in a special session in May 1953 with unanimous vote and a quorum present. The names of the Principal Chief, Council Members, and Acting Secretary are listed as signatories."]](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_18_86_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Indians,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Adopted by Osage Tribal Council on May 15, 1953")
![["The document is requesting Congressman Carl Albert's help in getting funds to hire a stenographer for the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation. The Chief emphasizes the importance of education and spiritual culture for the people and hopes for cooperation in getting the funds restored."]](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_18_74_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Education and Spiritual Culture: A Call for Support from the Choctaw Nation")