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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Heirship Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-06-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Small Business
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Government Appropriation for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: A Letter to Mrs. Lorena Scott Griffin
- Date:
- 1949-06-28
- 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_86_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Carl Albert and Logan Harlin Regarding the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, 1949
- Date:
- 1949-06-28
- 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_77_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Delayed Payments to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Coal Lands: A Letter from Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-29
- 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_77_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Delayed Payments for Coal Land Sold by Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-06-30
- 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_77_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payment Delays to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for Sale of Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-30
- 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_91_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Carl Albert and W. O. Roberts Regarding Land Matters of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Land Sold to the Government
- Date:
- 1949-07-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Application for Payments to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Land Sale
- Date:
- 1949-07-02
- 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_77_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Confirmation for Choctaws and Chickasaws: Sale of Coal and Asphalt Lands
- Date:
- 1949-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mrs. Effie John has inquired about payments to heirs of deceased members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for coal and asphalt lands sold to the government. The proof of heirship notices will be sent out by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma after living enrolled members are paid. Mrs. John, as an enrolled member, will receive her payment first before applying for heirship payment. Payments to living enrolled members are expected to begin in July. The deceased member's share will be divided equally among legal heirs, and the Agency will determine the amount each will receive. Congressman Carl Albert has provided this information and 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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Heirship Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Mrs. Lorena Scott Griffin received a response from Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, regarding her inquiry about payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands they sold to the government. The government has appropriated $8,500,000 for these lands, and payments of around $300 per enrolled member will be made in a lump sum. Living enrolled members will be paid first, and heirs of deceased members will receive their shares later. Mrs. Griffin is advised to update her mailing address with the Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to avoid any delays in receiving payment. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out to the heirs of deceased members. Carl Albert 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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Government Appropriation for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: A Letter to Mrs. Lorena Scott Griffin")
![["The letter is from Logan Harlin to Carl Albert, thanking him for his assistance in helping Harlin's son. Harlin mentions that he has been in the hospital for three months and is unable to work due to illness. He asks for information about the agents in Muskogee and expresses gratitude for Albert's help."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Carl Albert and Logan Harlin Regarding the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, 1949")
![["The letter discusses the delay in payments to Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands they sold to the government. The Congressman is working to expedite the payments and mentions that deceased members' heirs will be paid after enrolled members receive their money. The letter also mentions the process for determining legal heirs and the amount each will receive. The recipient expresses the need for the payment due to financial difficulties."]](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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Delayed Payments to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Coal Lands: A Letter from Carl Albert")
![["Mrs. Maggie Draper Odell wrote a letter to Carl Albert, a congressman, inquiring about when payment will be made to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for their coal land sold to the government. Carl Albert responded, stating that living enrolled members will be paid first on a lump sum basis, with heirs of deceased members able to submit claims afterwards. He advised Mrs. Odell to contact the Agency in Muskogee if she does not receive a notice. Albert also 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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Delayed Payments for Coal Land Sold by Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Mrs. Mary Sanders wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Congressman Albert responded, stating that the payments were delayed and now expected in September, despite earlier promises of payment in July. He assured Mrs. Sanders that he was working to expedite the process and invited her to contact him with any further questions."]](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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payment Delays to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for Sale of Coal Lands")
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a Congressman from Oklahoma, thanking W. O. Roberts, the General Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency, for sending a resolution regarding land matters in the Five Civilized Tribes area. The resolution addresses the removal of restrictions on land belonging to members of the tribes, particularly in relation to conveyances and sales of land. The resolution calls for amendments to existing laws that are causing harm to the economic conditions of individuals in the Tribes."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Carl Albert and W. O. Roberts Regarding Land Matters of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1949")
![["Mrs. Celia Kaluzniak wrote to Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives, regarding the slow payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal and asphalt lands they sold to the government. Albert assured her that payments would be made in July, totaling about $350. He expressed frustration with the Indian Service's delays and promised to expedite the process. Kaluzniak also raised questions about per capita payments for Indians in Atoka and Push counties, and requested clarification on funds from a lawsuit."]](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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Land Sold to the Government")
![["Mrs. Lizzie Whitener wrote a letter to Carl Albert requesting application blanks for payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands to the government. Carl Albert responded, stating that the blanks would be provided by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He also offered his assistance and encouraged Mrs. Whitener to reach out if she needed any help."]](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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Application for Payments to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Land Sale")
![["Mrs. Sallie Colbert received a letter from Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, thanking her for her letter regarding payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands to the government. Albert assured Mrs. Colbert that the debt is being paid and checks will be sent to enrolled members starting that month. He expressed his happiness in being able to help in effecting a settlement and offered his assistance in any way. Mrs. Colbert expressed her gratitude for the upcoming payments and the settlement of the debt in her reply."]](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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Confirmation for Choctaws and Chickasaws: Sale of Coal and Asphalt Lands")