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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding News Article on Conditions of Indigenous Tribes
- Date:
- 1951-04-27
- Creator:
- Debo, Angie, 1890-1988
- Topic:
- Choctaw Nation, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Choctaw Nation's Right to Elect Their Chief: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C. to Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin
- Date:
- 1952-02-21
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Choctaw Nation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation Affairs
- Date:
- 1952-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The letter is inquiring about an article in the McAlester News-Capital regarding living conditions among tribesmen, based on a survey completed by state historian Angie Debo in 1949 and released by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. The sender, J.B. Wright, wants confirmation that the article accurately reflects Debo's findings and was recently released by the recipient's office. The sender expresses a desire to withhold criticism until further information is received."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding News Article on Conditions of Indigenous Tribes")
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation expressing support for the Choctaw people's right to select their Chief by vote. Albert assures the Chief of his desire to support the Choctaw people and acknowledges the support he has received from them."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Choctaw Nation's Right to Elect Their Chief: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C. to Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin")
![["The letter discusses the importance of education and spiritual culture in saving a people. It also mentions addressing issues related to tribal funds and appointments. The writer urges action and suggests taking a more aggressive approach in dealing with the situation."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0031_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation Affairs")