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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Delicate Handling: The Choctaw Chief Election
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_010_13_0000_0000_15
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Wilburn Cartwright Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma State Highway System
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- TransportationUnited StatesMaps
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_1_34
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- City of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Okmulgee County
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_9_254
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Map of Oklahoma's State Highway System
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Contract Negotiations with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Chief James Kohdat and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Garrison Dam Project
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- From Defense Base to School: The Historical Transformation of Fort Cantonment
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The first letter is from Alma Burba, secretary to Congressman Carl Albert, discussing a potential issue with the election of a Choctaw chief and the desire to have Mr. Impson appointed to the position. The second letter is a response from Alice Morris, secretary to Congressman William G. Stigler, informing Alma that James V. Belvin has been sworn in as Chief of the Choctaw Nation and offering advice for similar situations in the future."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Delicate Handling: The Choctaw Chief Election")
![["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")
![["The Oklahoma State Highway System map from 1948 features key details of the highway network during that period, with dimensions of 21 1/2 x 33 3/4."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Wilburn%20Cartwright%20Collection,%201898-1951%2FMaps,%201915-1949-CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_15_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma State Highway System")
![["The document represents a map proposed Urban Route in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Plat (map); 17 15/16 x 29 15/16 inches; Annotated (red pencil) proposed urban route; Inscribed (top, right corner): M.E. Wood, Mayor Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Inscribed (top, right corner): Mr. Hilts Bureau of Public Roads Gov. 1215, Ex 4141."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_1_34_thumbnail.jpg "City of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Okmulgee County")
![["The document represents a map item is a topographic map of the State of Oklahoma featuring the state's highway system. Included on the verso is a Pictorial Map of Oklahoma, which shows various recreational, scenic, and historical locations. Topographic, road map (pictorial map; gel-lithograph; color); 21 3/8 x 34 inches."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_9_254_thumbnail.jpg "Map of Oklahoma's State Highway System")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is responding to a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the need for a budget estimate for an appropriation to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for segregated coal and asphalt lands. The Commissioner assures the Senator that they are working on the request and will have it prepared promptly."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Charles E. Burch regarding a contract being drawn between the Secretary of the Interior and officials of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes of Indians. Once the contract is prepared, it will be voted on by the members of the two tribes and then considered by Congress. Burch is inquiring about the government buying coal-asphalt sand from the tribes, which they have been waiting on since 1902. He requests that Elmer Thomas look into the matter."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Contract Negotiations with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes")
![["The text is a correspondence between Chief James Kohat and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Garrison Dam project in North Dakota. Chief Kohat expresses interest in the project and requests information and assistance in getting value for the land. Senator Thomas acknowledges the request and promises to help gather information and secure the money. Additionally, Chief Kohat mentions that others in California also want assistance with a project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fort%20Berthold%20Indians,%20May-Jun.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Chief James Kohdat and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Garrison Dam Project")
![["Fort Cantonment, once a strong link in the chain of western fortresses, now stands as a battered monument to the pioneers. Originally built in 1876 to protect against Indian uprisings, the fort was later converted into a school where Indians were taught useful skills. The fort played a significant role in the settlement of the west, along with other forts in the area. Today, the fort is in disrepair, but serves as a reminder of the region's history."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fort%20Cantonment,%20Oct.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0001_thumbnail.jpg "From Defense Base to School: The Historical Transformation of Fort Cantonment")