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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response Regarding Payments for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-15
- 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_71_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry about Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-16
- 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_71_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-16
- 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_71_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Updates for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-16
- 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_71_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Process for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands Sale
- Date:
- 1949-06-16
- 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_78_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Government Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Settlement Inquiry
- Date:
- 1949-06-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- California's Water and Power Crisis: The Need for Development and Conservation
- Date:
- 1949-06-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for W. W. Keeler as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
- Date:
- 1949-06-18
- 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_72_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Long-Awaited Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- 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)
![["The document from Carl Albert to Solomon Homer informs him that payments for the sale of coal lands to the government will be made to living enrolled members first, with checks expected to be mailed out in July. Heirs of deceased members will also receive payments, with proof of heirship notices to be sent out in the fall. Homer is reassured that as an enrolled member, he will be among the first to be paid. Homer had previously inquired about 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_71_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Response Regarding Payments for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["The document from Congressman Carl Albert to Mr. B.B. Knight addresses his inquiry about payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The document explains that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks likely to be mailed in July. Deceased members' shares will be paid to their heirs after proof of heirship is established. Congressman 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_71_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry about Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["Mr. Phillips wrote a letter to Carl Albert, a member of Congress, inquiring about the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands they sold to the government. In response, Carl Albert informed Mr. Phillips that enrolled members would be paid first, followed by heirs. He advised Mr. Phillips to update his mailing address with the Muskogee Agency to avoid payment delays. Albert offered 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_71_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Sparks received a letter from Carl Albert, a Member of Congress, regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The document states that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks expected to be mailed out in July. Heirs of deceased members will be required to provide proof of heirship in the fall to determine who the legal heirs are and how much they will receive. Mrs. Sparks is advised to notify the Superintendent of any change of address to avoid delays in receiving the check. Mrs. Sparks responds with a letter thanking Carl Albert for the information and seeking further guidance on how to file claims for her deceased mother and brother."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Updates for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mrs. Nina Brown received a letter from Congressman Carl Albert regarding payment for the sale of coal lands to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. The document explains that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks mailed out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. Deceased members' shares will be paid to their heirs, who will need to provide proof of heirship. Mrs. Brown inquires if she needs to be present to receive the money and if she needs to provide a birth certificate. Congressman Albert responds that she does not need to be present and may not need a birth certificate, but it is important that the Agency has her correct address. He also mentions that proof of heirship notices will be sent out to heirs for completion."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Process for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands Sale")
![["Mr. Landis inquired about the payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for their coal and asphalt lands sold to the government. The Indian office advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks being mailed out by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. After living members are paid, proof of heirship notices will be sent to heirs of deceased members to determine legal heirs and amounts to be received. Mr. Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, provided this information to Mr. Landis 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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Government Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The document is a response from Congressman Carl Albert to a inquiry from Mr. Joseph Hillary Moore regarding payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The document explains that living enrolled members will be paid first and checks will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Oklahoma. Shares of deceased members will be divided among heirs, with proof of heirship notices sent out for completion. Congressman 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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Settlement Inquiry")
![["The 81st Congress passed a new Social Security law that will increase benefits by an average of 77.5%. The law will also provide broader coverage, making more people eligible for benefits. Additionally, it will be easier to qualify for benefits under the new law. The law allows for increased earnings for retired workers and survivors without affecting their benefit payments. Overall, the new law is seen as a step forward in providing social security for all working men and women."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0034_thumbnail.jpg "California's Water and Power Crisis: The Need for Development and Conservation")
![["The document is a recommendation to the Secretary of the Interior to appoint W. W. Keeler as the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Keeler is described as a strong and able man of Cherokee descent who has a sincere desire to serve his people. The document emphasizes Keeler's qualifications and the need for strong leadership to improve the standard of living for the Cherokee people. It also mentions Keeler's previous experience as Vice Chief and acting Chief in the absence of T. H. Milan. The document is signed by Hill Stansell of Westville, Oklahoma and copies are sent to Senator Thomas, Senator Kerr, and Congressman Stigler."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_57_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee%20Chief,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for W. W. Keeler as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation")
![["The document is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, in response to Mrs. Mollie Colbert Smith's inquiry about payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. Albert informs her that living enrolled members will be paid first, and then shares of deceased members will be divided among heirs. He also mentions that an appropriation bill has been passed for the payment. Mrs. Smith had previously written to Albert requesting information on how to apply for payment as a member of the Chickasaw tribe."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Long-Awaited Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")