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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Coal Lands: A Request for Lump Sum Payment
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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_63_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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_63_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Settlement
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Per Capita Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Distribution for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Heirship Notices for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands Payment
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- 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_72_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Sale of Segregated Coal Lands of Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- 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_72_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Inquiry About Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations Payments
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- 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_72_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- 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_72_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Progress for Native Americans: A Letter of Thanks
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mr. Criner wrote to Mr. Albert asking about payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands. Mr. Albert replied that payments will be made on a per capita basis, with living enrolled members being paid first. Deceased members' shares will be distributed to their heirs after proof of heirship is provided. Mr. Criner expressed his gratitude for Mr. Albert's efforts and asked if the payment could be made in a lump sum so he could buy a farm in Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Coal Lands: A Request for Lump Sum Payment")
![["Mrs. Olive Lewis wrote a letter to Carl Albert inquiring about payment to the members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office advised that payments will be made to living enrolled members first, with proof of heirship notices being sent out to heirs of deceased members. Mrs. Lewis asked about the payment for her deceased husband and whether her children would receive any part of it. She also inquired about her deceased uncle's estate and whether her children would inherit any money from him. Carl Albert responded, explaining the process for distributing payments and advising Mrs. Lewis to contact the Superintendent if she did not receive a notice in August."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Lela May Whitlock received a letter from Carl Albert, M.C. regarding payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The document explains that payment to living enrolled members will be made first, followed by distribution of shares to heirs of deceased members. Instructions are provided for proving heirship and receiving payment. Mrs. Whitlock responds expressing gratitude and asking for more information about the process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0009_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Settlement")
![["The document is in response to a request for information about payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. It states that intermarried white citizens who paid their license fee to the Nations are eligible for per capita payment. The payments will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and it will take about sixty days to complete. The recipient, Mr. Middleton, is advised that he will receive a per capita payment as a member of the Choctaw Nation. The document also includes a response from Mr. Charles P. Middleton confirming his enrollment and requesting advice on the payment process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Per Capita Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["Mrs. Elie James wrote a letter asking about payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands. Carl Albert, M.C., responded, explaining that payments to deceased members will be distributed to their heirs after proof of heirship is provided. Living enrolled members will be paid first, with notices sent out in August. Mrs. James responded, thanking for the information and asking for clarification on how payments to deceased members will be handled."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Distribution for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["Mr. Wilmoth is inquiring about the payment to the members of the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office will distribute the share of deceased members to their heirs, but proof of heirship notices must be completed and returned before payment is made. The Superintendent in Muskogee, Oklahoma will handle all claims, and payment for living enrolled members will come first. Mr. Wilmoth is advised to write to the Superintendent to request heirship notices for his deceased relatives. Congressman Carl Albert offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Heirship Notices for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands Payment")
![["Mr. Elmer Parks wrote to Carl Albert regarding the sale of segregated coal lands owned by the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Albert responded, stating that the land is now under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and suggested that Parks write directly to them. Albert also offered to check on the purchase if Parks provided details. Parks expressed interest in purchasing the land and asked to be kept informed about the sale."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Sale of Segregated Coal Lands of Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mrs. Lynch wrote to Congressman Carl Albert asking about the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands. She inquired if payments would be sent to the children of deceased members. Congressman Albert explained that proof of heirship notices would be sent out by the Indian Office, and payments would be distributed to the legal heirs. He advised Mrs. Lynch to write to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency to provide the names of her deceased kin. Payments to living members would be made first, followed by heirs. Congressman Albert offered to assist further if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Inquiry About Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations Payments")
![["The document from Carl Albert, M.C. to Mr. William H. Marshall, Jr. informs Marshall that Congress has passed a bill to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands. Albert assures Marshall that the payment will be made soon and expresses gratitude for Marshall's offer of assistance. Marshall had previously written to Albert requesting his help in obtaining the payment, expressing frustration with the Republican party for not appropriating the funds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands")
![["Mrs. Davis received a letter from Congressman Carl Albert informing her that payment for coal and asphalt lands to the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes will be made in the next sixty days. He also mentioned the possibility of a Federal old age pension program and assured her of his support for it. Mrs. Davis expressed her gratitude for the payment and also requested support for a medical pension law to receive more adequate financial assistance. She thanked Congressman Albert for his efforts and sent her best wishes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Progress for Native Americans: A Letter of Thanks")