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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Senator Thomas' Efforts to Restore Funds for Indian Education: A Letter from Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1947-05-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Education, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns for Indian School Improvement: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1947-05-26
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Appointment of Principal Chief Belvin: A Letter from Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Purported Election of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw Nation Chief Appointment Controversy
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Maytubby Reappointed as Principal Chief of Oklahoma Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1948-01-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Carl Albert regarding Resignation and Appreciation for Support
- Date:
- 1948-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of Harry J. W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1948-08-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Carl Albert Announces Per Capita Payments for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Announces Progress on Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Senator Carl Albert expresses regrets for not being able to attend a council meeting regarding Indian education funds, but assures his support and willingness Carl Albert to assist in any way possible. Senator Thomas is working to restore the funds in the appropriation bill before the Senate."]](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_2_7_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health%20(4),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Thomas' Efforts to Restore Funds for Indian Education: A Letter from Carl Albert")
![["A letter dated May 24, 1947, addressed to Congressman Carl Albert from the Indian Presbytery of the Synod of Oklahoma expresses concern about the state of Indian schools in South Oklahoma. The writer, R. M. Firebaugh, superintendent of the Presbytery, emphasizes the need for improvement in these schools for the advancement of the Choctaw people both socially and religiously. The document requests continued support from Congressman Albert."]](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_2_7_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health%20(4),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns for Indian School Improvement: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Oklahoma. The Secretary of the Interior explains that a referendum to determine the Chief would be costly and ineffective, and ultimately decides to extend the appointment of Principal Chief Belvin until December 31, 1959. Congressman Carl Albert and Principal Chief Belvin express their concerns and hopes for the appointment process."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Appointment of Principal Chief Belvin: A Letter from Indian Affairs")
![["A group of full-blood Choctaw Indians are protesting the recent election of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, claiming that it was void due to disenfranchisement of voters and manipulation at the voting places. They also protest the appointment of the candidate who received the most votes, citing his behavior and holding of multiple offices. They request that his appointment be denied based on these grounds."]](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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Purported Election of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation")
![["The document discusses the potential appointment of Hiram Impson as Chief of the Choctaw Nation, despite James Belvin being elected. Senator Thomas believes that Belvin will be appointed as he received the most votes in the election. If there are protests, Representative Albert may file them with the Secretary of the Interior. Senator Thomas will discuss Carl Albert the matter further with Representative Albert upon his return."]](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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw Nation Chief Appointment Controversy")
![["Floyd E. Maytubby has been reappointed as the Principal Chief of the Chickasaw Indian Tribe for a two-year term starting October 18. He has served in this position for 16 years and will now carry out his duties without a salary, but will receive an expense allowance of $12 per day when on duty."]](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_22_11_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Maytubby Reappointed as Principal Chief of Oklahoma Chickasaws")
![["The document lists the members of the Board of Morrison Public Schools in Oklahoma, including the President, Clerk, and Member. It also mentions the Superintendent, Jim Dunlap. A letter is enclosed for Carl Albert from the Principal of a school, discussing a resignation and expressing appreciation for 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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Carl Albert regarding Resignation and Appreciation for Support")
![["The document informs Mr. D. J. Wesley that Harry J. W. Belvin has been appointed as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, after receiving the highest number of votes in an election held on June 21. President Truman signed a commission appointing Mr. Belvin for a term of four years starting on August 18, 1948. The document is signed by William Zimmerman, Jr., Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs."]](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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of Harry J. W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation")
![["Congressman Carl Albert and the Oklahoma Congressional delegation met with officials to discuss the process of making per capita payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Superintendent Roberts will set up an office in Muskogee to handle the payments, with the first checks expected to be sent out in July for $350 each to enrolled members. Heirs will be paid after living enrolled members receive their checks."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0000%20-%20Press%20Releases%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Carl Albert Announces Per Capita Payments for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Congressman Carl Albert met with officials from the Indian Affairs department to discuss procedures for making per capita payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Superintendent Roberts will set up an office in Masimagee to handle the payments, with the first checks expected to be sent out in July for $350 each to enrolled members. Payments will only be made after checks are sent out to living enrolled members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0000%20-%20Press%20Releases%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Announces Progress on Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")