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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_033_5_8_1_0066
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Request for Assistance from Senator Lee for Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Foundation
- Date:
- 1948-09-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_053_3_82_55_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Restrictions and Inequality: A Letter to Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 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)
![["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")
![["The Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Foundation sent a letter to Senator Lee thanking him for his note and expressing gratitude for his interest in their project to assemble material. They acknowledged his busy schedule and hoped he would keep their request in mind. The document was signed by Grace G. Tully, the Executive Secretary of the Foundation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0066_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Assistance from Senator Lee for Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Foundation")
![["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")
![["The document is written by W.T. Blackwolf to United States historian Elmer Thomas in 1948, discussing the issues faced by Native Americans due to restrictions placed on them by government agencies. Blackwolf believes that abolishing these agencies and lifting restrictions would benefit the Native American community and reduce the burden on the Federal budget. He argues that these restrictions hinder the ability of young and middle-aged Native Americans to compete with the white race and suggests that they should be treated equally to the African American community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Restrictions and Inequality: A Letter to Elmer Thomas")
![["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")