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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into the Choctaw Treaty of 1861
- Date:
- 1958-11-04
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1958 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1958-11-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1958 Correspondence on the Exemption of the Five Civilized Tribes from the Moratorium on Indian Land Sales
- Date:
- 1958-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. J. L. Pebworth and Honorable Carl Albert regarding a treaty of friendship from 1861 between the Choctaw Nation and the Confederate States. Mr. Pebworth is seeking clarification on certain aspects of the treaty and Mr. Albert is promising to study the matter further and provide any additional information if necessary. There is also mention of a $500,000 trust fund for the Choctaw Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has provided information on this matter in response to Mr. Albert's inquiry."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into the Choctaw Treaty of 1861")
![["The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation is requesting assistance from the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation in regards to the appointment of the Chief of the Nation. They are asking for a meeting with the Secretary of the Interior, continued involvement in the selection process, and for an extension of the current term to allow for a referendum election or nominating convention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1958 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation")
![["The document from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes to Senator James E. Murray requests exemption of the Five Tribes from the Moratorium on Indian Land Sales. The Resolution highlights the hardships faced by tribal members due to the moratorium and strongly recommends taking steps to exempt the tribes. Congressman Page Belcher acknowledges receipt of the Resolution and thanks the Council for providing the information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1958 Correspondence on the Exemption of the Five Civilized Tribes from the Moratorium on Indian Land Sales")
