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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information on U.S. Highway 69 Paving Plans
- Date:
- 1948-09-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Additional Information on U.S. 69 Highway Condition
- Date:
- 1948-09-10
- Creator:
- Bailey, H.E., 1900-1976
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter to Honorable Carl Albert Regarding Indian Claims Commission
- Date:
- 1948-10-11
- Creator:
- McIntosh, W.E. (Dode), 1893-1991
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Correspondence: Acknowledgement of Mr. McIntosh's Letter by Congressman Albert's Office
- Date:
- 1948-10-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Thanks to Honorable Carl Albert, M.C. Regarding Interior Department Appropriation Bill Hearings
- Date:
- 1948-10-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letters Seeking Job Assistance and Expressing Concern Over Neglected Historical Property
- Date:
- 1948-12-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Albert Secures Tax Exemption for Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Report Reveals Dire Poverty and Health Conditions among Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Debo, Angie, 1890-1988
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The letter is inquiring about the status of U.S. Highway 69 and whether there are plans to pave a particular part of the highway. It includes a copy of a letter from another individual providing information. The sender is requesting more detailed information from the Department of Highways."]](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_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Information on U.S. Highway 69 Paving Plans")
![["H.E. Bailey, the Director of the Department of Highways, requested additional information about the need for paving on U.S. Highway 69. A letter was sent to Mr. Stephens asking for more data, and once received, it will be forwarded to H.E. Bailey."]](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_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Additional Information on U.S. 69 Highway Condition")
![["A letter was sent to Honorable Carl Albert in October 1948 from W. E. McIntosh, representing the American Indian community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The letter asked if Nominees for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives would introduce an Appropriation Bill to pay approved claims by the Indian Claims Commission for tribes in Oklahoma if elected. The writer requested an early reply in support of justice for the American Indian."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter to Honorable Carl Albert Regarding Indian Claims Commission")
![["The recipient's letter has been received and will be brought to the attention of Congressman Albert once he returns to the 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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Correspondence: Acknowledgement of Mr. McIntosh's Letter by Congressman Albert's Office")
![["The Chief Medical Officer of the United States Department of the Interior's Office of Indian Affairs, based at Talihina Indian Hospital in Oklahoma, thanks Honorable Carl Albert for providing a copy of the hearings on the Interior Department Appropriation Bill. The officer was particularly interested in the testimony related to the Bureau of Indian Affairs funding and the reaction of the Committee members. The document expresses gratitude and well wishes."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Thanks to Honorable Carl Albert, M.C. Regarding Interior Department Appropriation Bill Hearings")
![["The text includes correspondence between individuals regarding job opportunities and the appointment of a custodian for the Choctaw Capitol. Will T. Walker is seeking a job and has applied for the custodian position. The letters discuss the need for action to protect valuable and historical property in the community. The correspondence is formal and seeks assistance in addressing these issues."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letters Seeking Job Assistance and Expressing Concern Over Neglected Historical Property")
![["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")
![["Congressman Carl Albert has been informed that the sale of coal and asphalt lands of the Choctaws and Chickasaws is not subject to income taxes, based on a ruling from the United States Treasury Department."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Albert Secures Tax Exemption for Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands")
![["A report from state historian Angie Debo in 1949 reveals that many Oklahoma Indians live in poverty, with poor living conditions, disease, crime, and moral delinquency. The Cherokee are particularly affected, while the Creeks and Seminoles are in better situations. Angie Debo calls for measures to improve the situation, including stopping land sales, increasing Indian services, and expanding support programs for tribes."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Report Reveals Dire Poverty and Health Conditions among Oklahoma Indians")