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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences between U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas and Choctaw Nation Principal Chief Ben Dwight on Mineral Land Sale, 1948
- Date:
- 1948-06-25
- Creator:
- Dwight Ben H. (1890-1953)
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Missionary Work and Request for Choctaw Language Reference Material
- Date:
- 1948-07-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- 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_4_6_72_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1948-09-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw 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_4_6_56_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Plight of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Tribes: A Call for Justice
- Date:
- 1949-01-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Concerns: Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Sale
- Date:
- 1949-02-07
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Plea for Payment: Choc-Chic Coal and Asphalt Lands
- Date:
- 1949-02-19
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_59_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Lands to Individuals
- Date:
- 1949-03-09
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw-Chickasaw Funds Distribution Act of 1949
- Date:
- 1949-05-23
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Ben Dwight, on behalf of the Choctaw Nation, expressing gratitude for his assistance in getting the Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Sale Bill passed in Congress. Dwight acknowledges that an appropriation for the sale may not be secured until January, but is pleased that the matter is now on a definite and binding basis. Senator Thomas plans to visit Oklahoma during the fall campaign and looks forward to seeing Dwight."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences between U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas and Choctaw Nation Principal Chief Ben Dwight on Mineral Land Sale, 1948")
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to Rev. and Mrs. Wilson W. Boggan in response to their request for a copy of \"Choctaw Definer\" to assist them in their missionary work with the Chickasaw Indian Nation. Although there is no book by that title, Albert has requested the Smithsonian Institution to send them a copy of Bulletin 46, A Dictionary of The Choctaw Language. He hopes this book will be helpful to them and offers further assistance 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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Missionary Work and Request for Choctaw Language Reference Material")
![["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")
![["Mr. Ben Frazier wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Congressman Albert responded that a bill appropriating $8,500,000 for payment was signed into law and checks will be mailed out to living enrolled members in about sixty days. Payment to deceased members' heirs will require proof of heirship and notices will be sent out for completion. All payments are expected to be made before notices are sent out to heirs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["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")
![["The document is from Mr. J. H. Fletcher to Congressman Carl Albert, expressing concern about the appropriation of money to pay members of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Tribes for the sale of their coal deposits to the government. Fletcher criticizes the government for not upholding agreements and for corrupt practices. He also shares personal information and asks for help with medical expenses."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0007_thumbnail.jpg "The Plight of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Tribes: A Call for Justice")
![["Mr. Sam Allen is inquiring about the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands to the government and the status of the appropriation of the $8,500,000 payment. Congressman Carl Albert assures Mr. Allen that efforts are being made to secure the full amount of the payment during the current congressional session. He cannot provide a specific timeline but promises to work towards a prompt settlement."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Concerns: Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Sale")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the payment of money to Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes for the sale of coal and asphalt lands to the government. The documents discuss the process of appropriation and distribution of the funds, as well as a petition from enrolled members of the tribes requesting full payment. Congressman Carl Albert is involved in advocating for the tribes' interests in these matters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Plea for Payment: Choc-Chic Coal and Asphalt Lands")
![["The document discusses the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands to individuals, following a contract ratified by Congress. It mentions that the lands are subject to sale before being purchased by the United States. Mr. Elmer Parks inquires about the possibility of buying a part of these lands, and Congressman Carl Albert requests information on the matter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_59_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_59_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Lands to Individuals")
![["The document is from Carl Albert to P. M. Jackson, providing information on the distribution of funds from the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw lands to the enrolled members of the tribes. The purchase price was $8,500,000 and the per capita payment will be made according to the act of June 24, 1948. The Indian Office is working on regulations for immediate payment to living enrolled members, followed by proof of heirship notices to be filled out by heirs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw-Chickasaw Funds Distribution Act of 1949")