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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inheritance Rights under Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Law: A Correspondence
- Date:
- 1949-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Foreign relations, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands Sale
- Date:
- 1949-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inheritance Rights of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale Proceeds
- Date:
- 1949-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Coal Land Sale
- Date:
- 1949-06-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Land Dispute and Oil Pipeline Construction on Native American Land
- Date:
- 1949-06-24
- 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_78_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Clarification on Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians: A Letter to Mrs. Paul Hattensty
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payment for Coal Land to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Small Business, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_87_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Purchase on Choctaw-Chickasaw Nations' Territory
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The letter is responding to an inquiry about whether a full blood Choctaw woman who married a white man under Indian law will receive her deceased husband's share of money for coal lands sold to the government. The response states that if the husband was enrolled as a member of the tribe and has no other heirs, the wife may receive his share. It is recommended to contact the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma for more information."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inheritance Rights under Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Law: A Correspondence")
![["Mrs. Lena B. Love Green wrote a letter to Honorable Carl Albert providing him with the roll numbers and names of her family members for the payment of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands. Carl Albert responded, suggesting that she provide the information to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He also explained the process of payment for living enrolled members and heirs of deceased members. He offered 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_6_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands Sale")
![["Mr. Wilson is inquiring about whether his mother, who is listed on the Choctaw rolls, will receive his deceased father's share of monies from the sale of coal lands. The Indian office advises that enrolled members will be paid first, and then proof of heirship notices will be sent to heirs of deceased members to determine legal heirs and amounts to be received. Mr. Albert suggests contacting the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee for detailed information. He reassures Mr. Wilson that since his mother is an enrolled member, she will be among the first to receive her share."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Inheritance Rights of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale Proceeds")
![["The letter is in response to a query about payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The writer explains that enrolled members will be paid first, followed by heirs, and that payment dates are not yet confirmed. The writer 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_6_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Coal Land Sale")
![["Mrs. Annie L. Nelson of Madill, Oklahoma, had a dispute with the Ben Franklin Oil Company regarding a pipeline right-of-way across her land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Five Civilized Tribes Agency were involved in the matter, and attempts were made to reach a settlement. Mrs. Nelson brought a lawsuit against the company, but it was resolved in favor of the company. The Bureau of Indian Affairs considered the amount deposited by the company for damages and right-of-way to be an equitable settlement, and no further action could be taken on behalf of Mrs. Nelson. Congressman Carl Albert was involved in the correspondence regarding this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_91_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Land Dispute and Oil Pipeline Construction on Native American Land")
![["Mrs. Paul Hattensty is inquiring about her deceased husband's share of payments to be made to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands. She is seeking clarification on how the payments will be divided among her and her children, as well as her deceased husband's mother's heirs. Congressman Carl Albert provides information on the process and advises Mrs. Hattensty to contact the Superintendent if she does not receive a proof of heirship notice. Mrs. Hattensty expresses her gratitude for the assistance and seeks further clarification on the distribution of payments."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Clarification on Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians: A Letter to Mrs. Paul Hattensty")
![["The letter is from Bennie Hampton to Congressman Carl Albert, inquiring about the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal land sold to the government. Albert responds that payment will be delayed and provides information on the process, including payment to living enrolled members first and proof of heirship notices for deceased members. Hampton asks for clarification on the timeline and cost of proving heirship."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payment for Coal Land to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["Mrs. Phoebe Sewell wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal and asphalt lands sold to the government. Congressman Albert responded that payments are anticipated to be made that year, with enrolled members receiving around $300 or more. He advised enrolled members to update their mailing address with the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma to avoid delays in receiving their checks. He also mentioned that heirs of deceased members will receive their share based on proof of heirship notices. Mrs. Sewell expressed gratitude for the information and mentioned using the money to buy a little home."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales")
![["Mrs. Lizzie Aikman wrote a letter to Carl Albert, M.C. regarding the delayed payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert responded, stating that Congress has appropriated the money for payment, and the Indian Office is in the process of finalizing regulations for payment to living enrolled members. He assured Mrs. Aikman that she will be among the first to receive her check once the regulations are in place. Mrs. Aikman expressed concern about the delay in payment, as many Choctaw families are in need of the money."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["The text consists of correspondence between W. A. Jaggers and Carl Albert regarding the purchase of a house on land formerly owned by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Carl Albert states that since the title to the land has passed to the United States, jurisdiction now lies with the Bureau of Land Management. Jaggers seeks assistance in purchasing the house he is currently renting from the Indian Department, and Albert expresses willingness to help. Jaggers also reaches out to Supt. W. O. Roberts for assistance in purchasing the house. Roberts is asked to help Jaggers with information on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_87_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_87_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Purchase on Choctaw-Chickasaw Nations' Territory")