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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- A Letter of Gratitude: Settlement of Coal Lands for the Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Coal Lands: A Letter from Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Gratitude for the Payment of Coal Lands: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment for Coal Lands by Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response Regarding Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Payment to Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians for Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians: Important Information
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Over the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands to the Government
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- 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_68_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Enrollment and Payment Issues for Choctaw Indian Abram Charles
- Date:
- 1949-06-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The document is a response from Carl Albert to Mr. William Lewis regarding the settlement payment for the coal lands of the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Albert explains that the per capita payment will be mailed out by the Indian Office and each member is expected to receive over $300. Albert expresses appreciation for Lewis' offer of help in his next election and states that he may call on him. Albert also offers his assistance to Lewis if needed."]](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_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0012_thumbnail.jpg "A Letter of Gratitude: Settlement of Coal Lands for the Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mrs. Aikman is inquiring about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. She is informed that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks expected to be mailed out in July. Deceased members' shares will be distributed to their heirs, after proof of heirship forms are completed and returned. It is advised that Mrs. Aikman provide her current address to avoid delays in receiving her check. The payment is not subject to tax. Mrs. Aikman asks for more information on the payment process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Coal Lands: A Letter from Congressman Carl Albert")
![["Mr. and Mrs. Anderson express their gratitude to Congressman Carl Albert for his help in securing payment for the sale of coal lands to the government. They are informed that payment will likely be made in mid-July and are advised to update their address with the Indian Office. They thank Congressman Albert for his efforts and wish him continued success in serving his people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Gratitude for the Payment of Coal Lands: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert")
![["The document is in response to a query about the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office will send proof of heirship notices to the deceased members' heirs after the living enrolled members are paid. The document also includes a list of relatives and deceased members for whom the sender is inquiring about inheritance. The document also mentions an appropriation bill passed by the House of Representatives to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for their lands. The sender offers 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_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["Mrs. Agnes Swarm wrote to Congressman Carl Albert asking about the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands. She wanted to know if her half-brothers would share in her twin brother's interest and if her step-father would share in her father's interest. Congressman Albert explained that living enrolled members would be paid first and then claims of heirs would be considered. He said that a notice would be sent out for completion and return to determine legal heirs. Congressman Albert couldn't answer Mrs. Swarm's specific questions about her brothers and step-father, but he offered to answer any other questions she might have."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment for Coal Lands by Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["Mrs. Salina Jessie writes to Carl Albert requesting information on when she will receive money owed to her. Carl Albert responds, informing her that payments to enrolled members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes for coal lands sold to the government are being processed and will be mailed out within the next sixty days. He advises her to update her address with the Indian Office to avoid any delays in receiving her check. Additionally, he mentions that proof of heirship notices will also be sent out to determine legal heirs and their share of the payment. Carl Albert offers his assistance and thanks Mrs. Jessie for her letter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Response Regarding Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Lola Miller wrote a letter to Carl Albert inquiring about payment to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert responded stating that proof of heirship notices will be sent out after the living enrolled members have been paid, which is expected to happen within the next sixty days. He advised Mrs. Miller to write to the Superintendent if she does not receive the necessary forms. Mrs. Miller thanked Carl Albert for the information and requested three forms for proof of heirship."]](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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Payment to Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians for Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. J.W. Bailey received a letter from Carl Albert, M.C. regarding the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands. She is advised to update her address with the Superintendent in order to receive her payment on time. Mrs. Bailey responds with her new address and asks where she can get an application form."]](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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians: Important Information")
![["The first letter is from Carl Albert to Honorable Carl Johnston, expressing happiness about the settlement for the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands. Albert mentions wanting to attend a singing convention but may not be able to due to work in Washington. The second letter is from Carl Johnston inviting Albert to a singing convention on July 17 and asking when Congress will adjourn."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Over the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands to the Government")
![["H.C. Ray, an attorney, writes to Congressman Carl Albert regarding Abram Charles, a Choctaw Indian who was enrolled late and may not have received information about payment for the sale of coal lands. Albert confirms that Charles is eligible for per capita payments and assures that checks will be sent out by the end of July. Ray had previously contacted the Department about Charles' case."]](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_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Enrollment and Payment Issues for Choctaw Indian Abram Charles")