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- 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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- 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_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Payment and Minstrel Shows: Correspondence with M. W. Priddy, Sr.
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- 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_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Legislation Concerning Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Land and Funds
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Carl Albert Announces Per Capita Payments for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-07-02
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_33_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Appeal for Transfer of Fort Reno to Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-08-25
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0005
- 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 Nations
- Date:
- 1949-08-29
- 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)
![["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")
![["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")
![["Mr. Franklin inquired about payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands. He was advised that as an enrolled member, he does not need to fill out any papers to receive his share. Checks will be mailed out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. After living enrolled members are paid, proof of heirship notices will be sent out to heirs to determine legal heirs and their share. Congressman Carl Albert provided this information in response to Mr. Franklin's inquiry."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["The document is a series of letters between M.W. Priddy, Sr. and Carl Albert regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Priddy expresses gratitude for Albert's efforts in getting the payment through Congress and mentions events such as a Minstrel show and a fish fry that Albert missed. Priddy also mentions that the payments will be made to living Indians first and then to heirs. He expresses hope that Albert can join them at events in the future and offers his support."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Payment and Minstrel Shows: Correspondence with M. W. Priddy, Sr.")
![["Mrs. W. H. Andrews of Hugo, Oklahoma requested a copy of a bill related to the purchase of coal and asphalt land belonging to the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indians, as well as the distribution of funds belonging to deceased allottees. Congressman Carl Albert provided the requested information and 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_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation Concerning Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Land and Funds")
![["Congressman Carl Albert and the Oklahoma Congressional delegation met with officials from the Indian Affairs and Five Civilized Tribes Agency to discuss the process of making per capita payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Superintendent Roberts will set up an office in Muskogee to handle the payments, with the first checks expected to be sent out in July for $350 each to living enrolled members. Heirs will receive payments after living members have been paid."]](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_1_33_0000%20-%20Press%20Releases%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Carl Albert Announces Per Capita Payments for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator McFarland provides information on the historical treaties and reservations established for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians. It discusses the establishment of reservations in Kansas and Oklahoma, the relinquishment of lands, and the establishment of a military reservation on the second Oklahoma reservation. The document also addresses the legal status of the 1867 Cheyenne and Arapaho treaty reservation and asserts the tribes' right to occupy and enjoy the privileges guaranteed to them by the treaty."]](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_9_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Cheyenne%20and%20Arapaho,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_33_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Appeal for Transfer of Fort Reno to Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes")
![["Mrs. Cleo McKinney Peachee received a letter from Carl Albert, M.C., regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their land to the government. The living enrolled members will receive their money first, and regulations are being written up for this purpose. Checks will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, around the latter part of July. Children who are not enrolled may receive part of their father's payment if they are found to be legal heirs. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out for completion. Mrs. Peachee should have her daughters in California notify the Superintendent of their correct address to avoid delays in receiving their money. Mrs. Peachee expressed her gratitude for the assistance provided to the Indians by Carl Albert."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Distribution for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")