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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Property Dispute Involving Fullblood Choctaw Indian and Oklahoma Resident
- Date:
- 1949-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_60_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Chickasaw-Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands Sale
- Date:
- 1949-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_89_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Proposed Legislation to Amend Liquor Laws for American Indians, 1949
- Date:
- 1949-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Native Land Rights Dispute in Alaska: A Call for Congressional Action
- Date:
- 1949-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Uncovering the Truth: The Misrepresentation of American Indians in History
- Date:
- 1949-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Historical Significance of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Agreement
- Date:
- 1949-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Telegram Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Cherokee Chief in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-05-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Land Purchase Inquiry: Mrs. Lige Ford's Request
- Date:
- 1949-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence regarding Funding for Indian Credit Associations in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1949-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Heirship Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-05-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The text is a series of correspondence regarding a house bought by J.D. Sockey from Gibson James, a Choctaw Indian, which was later found to be restricted and unable to be sold. Cleveland Sockey contacted officials for assistance in resolving the matter and seeking a refund. They are advised to work with U.S. Probate Attorney Horace D. Payne to find a satisfactory settlement. Congressman Carl Albert is also involved in the correspondence."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_86_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Property Dispute Involving Fullblood Choctaw Indian and Oklahoma Resident")
![["The document from Sam Allen to Carl Albert addresses the delay in the $8,500,000 payment for the sale of Chickasaw-Choctaw coal and asphalt lands to the Government. The appropriation for the sale is included in a deficiency bill that has passed both the House and the Senate but is held up in a conference due to differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. Albert assures Allen that he is working to resolve the differences and will update him once the bill is passed. Allen expresses the urgency of the situation as the Indian community is eagerly awaiting their payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_60_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_60_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Chickasaw-Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands Sale")
![["The text is a letter from James E. Curry, an attorney for the National Congress of American Indians, to Congressman Carl Albert, requesting support for legislation to amend or repeal laws prohibiting the sale of liquor to Indians. The text includes excerpts from NCAI minutes discussing the discriminatory nature of these laws and the need for their repeal to uphold equality and civil liberties for Native Americans. Various viewpoints on the issue are presented, with some supporting repeal and others opposing it due to concerns about the negative effects of alcohol consumption. Will Rogers Jr. also speaks out against the discriminatory nature of the Indian liquor law and the need for its repeal to achieve equality for Native Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_89_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_89_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Proposed Legislation to Amend Liquor Laws for American Indians, 1949")
![["Cyrus Peck, President of the Native Brotherhood in Sitka, Alaska, is writing to Secretary of the Interior Julius A. Krug expressing concern about a bill that would extinguish native land rights in Alaska and replace them with the right to sue for damages. Peck questions why legislation is necessary when the Department already has the power to settle these issues without costly lawsuits and rehabilitation programs. He urges Secretary Krug to clarify the situation before moving forward with the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Native Land Rights Dispute in Alaska: A Call for Congressional Action")
![["The document discusses the portrayal of Native Americans in history and media, highlighting the need for accurate representation. It also provides examples of historical events involving Native Americans that are often overlooked, emphasizing the importance of presenting their role in American history correctly. The document also mentions a resolution passed in Oklahoma advocating for a more positive portrayal of Native Americans in movies."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Uncovering the Truth: The Misrepresentation of American Indians in History")
![["The document discusses the history and significance of an appropriation bill to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes for their segregated coal and asphalt lands. It highlights the treaties and agreements made between the tribes and the US government, dating back to the 1800s. The appropriation is not a bonus but a sale based on a mutually agreed upon price, and it acknowledges the long history of negotiations between the tribes and the government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Historical Significance of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Agreement")
![["The text is a telegram from Congressman Carl Albert to Representative Walter Bailey regarding a resolution to appoint Henry S Knight as chief of the Cherokees. Albert acknowledges Bailey's telegram and requests further details in a letter. The telegram also includes information about symbols used in telegrams and the company's request for suggestions from patrons."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Cherokee Chief in 1949")
![["Mrs. Lige Ford wrote to Honorable Carl Albert, M. C. seeking information on purchasing 5 acres of Indian lease land where her home is located. The land is part of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations and cannot be sold as it is under contract for sale to the United States. Honorable Carl Albert forwarded Mrs. Ford's request to Mr. W. O. Roberts, Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for further information on the procedure to purchase the land. Mrs. Ford expressed her desire to buy the land in order to keep her home on it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Land Purchase Inquiry: Mrs. Lige Ford's Request")
![["The letter is from the Leflore County Indian Credit Association to Congressman Carl Albert, expressing concern over the reduction of the revolving credit fund for Indian credit associations from two and a half million dollars to half a million dollars. They request reinstatement of the original amount to provide better credit opportunities for Native American Tribes. Congressman Albert responds, stating he is working to increase the appropriation and appreciates the association's work. Another letter from William Wheeler Jr. of the Oil Well Supply Company in Cushing, Oklahoma, regarding enrollment of the Choc & Chick tribes is also mentioned. Congressman Albert responds, stating he will refer the matter to Congressman Mike Monroney for assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence regarding Funding for Indian Credit Associations in Oklahoma")
![["Mrs. Wade is inquiring about her son's entitlement to payment as an heir of his father, a member of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. She is advised that proof of heirship will be required before payment is made, and that the Indian Office is currently working on regulations for payment to living members first. She is encouraged to ask for heirship notices in August. Mrs. Wade also mentions issues with obtaining a divorce certificate for her son."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Heirship Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")