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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Update on Five Civilized Tribes Foundation Grant Application
- Date:
- 1959-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response Regarding Indian Per Capita Payment Status
- Date:
- 1959-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Assistance for Choctaw Individual - July 30, 1959
- Date:
- 1959-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Health and Sanitation: A Community Effort
- Date:
- 1959-08-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.), Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Continuation of Turner Bear as Chief of the Creek Nation
- Date:
- 1959-08-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_13_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959
- Date:
- 1959-08-25
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Legislation for the Choctaw Termination Act: Correspondence with Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1959-08-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to the Law: Final Disposition of Choctaw Tribe Property
- Date:
- 1959-08-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to Choctaw Tribe Property Disposition Law of 1959
- Date:
- 1959-08-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1959 Correspondence Regarding Caddo Indian Tribe's Land Matters
- Date:
- 1959-09-15
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
![["The Five Civilized Tribes Foundation in Muskogee submitted a grant application for the Adult Education Program under Public Law 92-318 (Indian program) to the Office of Education. They were informed that a decision on funding will be made by June 1, and not all applicants will be funded due to lack of funds. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Office of Education have been in communication regarding the proposal and are keeping the Foundation updated on the status of their application. The Foundation expressed gratitude for the support and assistance they have 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_121_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20-%20Five%20Civilzed%20Tribes,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Update on Five Civilized Tribes Foundation Grant Application")
![["Mrs. Willie Hays of Willis, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payments to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians. Congressman Albert checked with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and informed Mrs. Hays that an award of approximately $3,000,000 was made to the nations in 1950 by the Indian Claims Commission, and most of it has been distributed to eligible individuals. If Mrs. Hays wanted further information, she was advised to contact the Area Director in Muskogee."]](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_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Response Regarding Indian Per Capita Payment Status")
![["The document from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation to Senator Kerr expresses concern over a proposed cut in the Oklahoma Indian Loan Fund by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for administrative costs. Belvin requests Senator Kerr to prevent this cut and restore the funds when it reaches the Senate side of Congress. Congressman Carl Albert also expresses his support in preventing the Indian Loan fund from being affected by administrative costs."]](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_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Assistance for Choctaw Individual - July 30, 1959")
![["The American Indian Institute held its second annual conference at the University of Oklahoma in 1956, with a large number of attendees representing various Indian tribes and organizations. The conference discussed health, social welfare, education, and preservation of customs. The health group recommended better health education and coordination between Indian and non-Indian communities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Health and Sanitation: A Community Effort")
![["A letter from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, acknowledging the recommendation from the Committee in favor of continuing Turner Bear as Chief of the Creek Nation. The recommendation highlights Turner Bear's qualifications and contributions to the Creek Tribe, and urges the Bureau of Indian Affairs to continue his appointment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Continuation of Turner Bear as Chief of the Creek Nation")
![["The document discusses a proposed bill to establish a ten million dollar revolving fund to provide long-term loans and grants to Native Americans for rehabilitation and economic support. The goal is to help improve living conditions and move towards a self-supporting economy. The bill has support from members of the Five Civilized Tribes and organizations focused on Native American welfare."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_13_74_0000-Statements-Indian%20Affairs.%20May%2014,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_13_74_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959")
![["The document is a response from Carl Albert to Sula Goodman, thanking her for her letter and updates on recent events. He mentions meeting with Calvin Beames and Joe Anderson, and discusses the changing landscape of Indian Affairs. Sula also shares observations and updates on various individuals and requests assistance with letters and communication. The document ends with Sula expressing appreciation and asking for help in providing support to others."]](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_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Legislation for the Choctaw Termination Act: Correspondence with Congressman Carl Albert")
![["Honorable Carl Albert from Oklahoma is testifying in support of H.R. 5860, a bill to amend the law relating to the final disposition of Choctaw Tribe property. He emphasizes the importance of the bill for his constituents and urges the Committee to order it reported. The bill would extend provisions of a previous act for five years to resolve legal issues surrounding Choctaw lands. Failure to pass the bill could result in forfeiture of mineral interests in tribal lands, which would be unjust. Albert urges the Committee to support the legislation."]](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_52_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Termination%20Act,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to the Law: Final Disposition of Choctaw Tribe Property")
![["Public Law 86-192, enacted on August 25, 1959, supplements the Act of April 26, 1906, to provide for the final disposition of the affairs of the Choctaw Tribe. It authorizes the sale of tribal lands, interests, and improvements, with proceeds deposited to the tribe's credit. It also allows for the conveyance of mineral rights and the transfer of lands acquired for tribal use. The Act ensures that individual Indian rights are not deprived and grants certain rights to enrolled members of the Choctaw Tribe. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to execute necessary instruments to carry out the provisions of the Act."]](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_52_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Termination%20Act,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to Choctaw Tribe Property Disposition Law of 1959")
![["The Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma has requested assistance from Congressman Page Belcher regarding a land matter involving the Riverside Indian School and the Kiowa Indian Agency. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating the legal status of the land and whether it can be restored to tribal ownership. The matter is being studied by the Office of the Solicitor for the Department of the Interior, and further information will be provided once the Solicitor's opinion is available. The Caddo Tribe is seeking recognition of their rights to certain parcels of land, and their request has been submitted through official resolutions to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Congressman Belcher is working to gather information and provide assistance to the tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1959 Correspondence Regarding Caddo Indian Tribe's Land Matters")