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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter from Oklahoma State Highway Director to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Editorial Coverage of Public Roads Administration Dispute
- Date:
- 1948-06-05
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Native American Rights: A Letter to Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1948-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Zero Hour for Housing: Urgent Action Needed to Enact the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill
- Date:
- 1948-06-07
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Statement from Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas: The Fight for the TEV Housing Bill
- Date:
- 1948-06-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation from Carl Albert to Board of Trustees at Goodland Indian Orphanage
- Date:
- 1948-06-10
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination
- Date:
- 1948-06-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- State Highway Commission Stands Firm Against Public Roads Administration
- Date:
- 1948-06-12
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- California's Education Crisis: The Need for Federal Aid
- Date:
- 1948-06-12
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Appropriation for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1948
- Date:
- 1948-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Regarding Conditions at the Washi Valo Indian Reservation in 1948
- Date:
- 1948-06-15
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The document is a letter from H.E. Bailey, the State Highway Director of Oklahoma, to Congressman Carl Albert. Bailey is providing photostatic copies of editorials from the state press regarding an argument with the Public Roads Administration. He mentions the Tulsa Tribune as the only anti-newspaper and offers to provide more information on the tie-up between the Tribune and the Public Roads Administration."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter from Oklahoma State Highway Director to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Editorial Coverage of Public Roads Administration Dispute")
![["The document is in response to Mr. Brokeshoulder's inquiry about payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands. The Indian Office has advised that enrolled members will be paid first. The document also mentions federal laws prohibiting the sale of intoxicants to Indians on reservations and in Oklahoma. Mr. Brokeshoulder also requests a bill to prohibit Indians from buying alcohol. The document expresses gratitude for Mr. Albert's work on behalf of 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_6_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Native American Rights: A Letter to Carl Albert")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas initiated Discharge Petition #6 to bring the TEW Housing Bill to a vote in the House of Representatives. Despite a close vote in the House Banking and Currency Committee, the bill will now face the Rules Committee controlled by Republicans. Douglas criticized the Republican leadership for potentially ignoring the housing needs of 12 million American families."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Zero Hour for Housing: Urgent Action Needed to Enact the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas is urging for signatures on Discharge Petition #6 in order to push the Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing bill to a vote in the House of Representatives. She is confident that with more signatures, the bill could be out of committee by the end of the week. Douglas is calling on all Americans who support decent housing to urge their Representatives to sign the petition immediately."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Statement from Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas: The Fight for the TEV Housing Bill")
![["The document acknowledges a letter from the Board of Trustees of the Goodland Indian Orphanage commending the efforts of the recipient in supporting educational programs for Oklahoma 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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation from Carl Albert to Board of Trustees at Goodland Indian Orphanage")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas issued a statement expressing concern that Republican members of the House were removing their signatures from a Discharge Petition for the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill. She criticized the lack of assurance that the bill brought to the Floor by the House Banking and Currency Committee would address the real housing needs of the American people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0018_thumbnail.jpg "The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination")
![["The State Highway Commission is refusing to compromise their 1948 road program with the Public Roads Administration, believing that it could set a precedent that would be disastrous for the highway system in the future. They believe in upholding state rights and are not willing to give in."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "State Highway Commission Stands Firm Against Public Roads Administration")
![["Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas spoke at a forum in New York City in 1944, highlighting the importance of winning the war completely to prevent fascism and aggression. She emphasized the need for a world organization to prevent future wars and discussed President Roosevelt's efforts to strengthen national defense and promote collective action for peace. Douglas criticized the Republican party for opposing key measures for preparedness and urged voters to consider the importance of vision in leadership."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0022_thumbnail.jpg "California's Education Crisis: The Need for Federal Aid")
![["The text is a series of letters regarding an appropriation to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for their coal and asphalt deposits. It mentions that the resolution was objected to in the House of Representatives but there is a possibility it may be approved. The letters express interest in the matter and seek updates on the progress of the appropriation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Appropriation for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1948")
![["The Tuesday Morning Forum, a study club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, received a letter containing serious allegations about communist activities on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. The club sent a copy of the letter to Senator Elmer Thomas for investigation. Senator Thomas acknowledged receipt of the letter and assured that it will be addressed promptly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Regarding Conditions at the Washi Valo Indian Reservation in 1948")