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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Delicate Handling: The Choctaw Chief Election
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Purported Election of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw Nation Chief Appointment Controversy
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- 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:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Land Sale Inquiry: Response from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1948-05-16
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation from Carl Albert to Board of Trustees at Goodland Indian Orphanage
- Date:
- 1948-06-10
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Public Document: Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Contract
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Coal and Asphalt Lands Appropriation: A Plea for Assistance
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_59_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- An Urgent Plea for Choc-Chic Land Payments
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Progress for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands Payment
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The first letter is from Alma Burba, secretary to Congressman Carl Albert, discussing a potential issue with the election of a Choctaw chief and the desire to have Mr. Impson appointed to the position. The second letter is a response from Alice Morris, secretary to Congressman William G. Stigler, informing Alma that James V. Belvin has been sworn in as Chief of the Choctaw Nation and offering advice for similar situations in the future."]](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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Delicate Handling: The Choctaw Chief Election")
![["A group of full-blood Choctaw Indians are protesting the recent election of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, claiming that it was void due to disenfranchisement of voters and manipulation at the voting places. They also protest the appointment of the candidate who received the most votes, citing his behavior and holding of multiple offices. They request that his appointment be denied based on these grounds."]](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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Purported Election of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation")
![["The document discusses the potential appointment of Hiram Impson as Chief of the Choctaw Nation, despite James Belvin being elected. Senator Thomas believes that Belvin will be appointed as he received the most votes in the election. If there are protests, Representative Albert may file them with the Secretary of the Interior. Senator Thomas will discuss Carl Albert the matter further with Representative Albert upon his return."]](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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw Nation Chief Appointment Controversy")
![["Mrs. Regina Stambeck inquired about the sale of Indian lands in Wilburton, Oklahoma to ex-service people. Congressman Carl Albert forwarded her inquiry to the Office of Indian Affairs, who advised her to contact Superintendent Roberts for further information once the sale is concluded. The lands will soon pass to the United States and will be no longer under the jurisdiction of the Office of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Land Sale Inquiry: Response from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["The document acknowledges a letter from the Board of Trustees of the Goodland Indian Orphanage commending the efforts of the recipient in supporting educational programs for Oklahoma Indians."]](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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation from Carl Albert to Board of Trustees at Goodland Indian Orphanage")
![["Mr. Pistokcha requested a copy of a public document from Mr. Albert, who believes he is referring to a public law regarding a contract for the purchase of lands and mineral deposits from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Mr. Albert enclosed a copy of Public Law 754 for Mr. Pistokcha and offered to provide another document if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Public Document: Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Contract")
![["The document is from Mr. Andy Wright to Carl Albert, requesting help with the appropriation for the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands. Carl Albert assures Mr. Wright that he is working on getting the tribes paid in full as soon as possible and offers his continued support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Coal and Asphalt Lands Appropriation: A Plea for Assistance")
![["Mr. Jones is writing to Congressman Carl Albert about the payment to enrolled members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for the sale of their lands to the government. Congressman Albert assures Mr. Jones that the full amount of $8,500,000 has been included in an appropriation bill and is expected to be approved. He is working to expedite the per capita payments to the tribes, acknowledging their need for the money. Mr. Jones expresses the urgency of the situation, emphasizing the poverty of the tribes and the importance of making the funds available quickly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_59_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_59_0003_thumbnail.jpg "An Urgent Plea for Choc-Chic Land Payments")
![["Allen Wright wrote a letter to Carl Albert thanking him for his efforts in helping to settle the payment issue for members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Albert responded, informing Wright that the Indian Office is in the process of writing regulations to make payments to all living enrolled members, which should be completed within sixty days. Albert also expressed his willingness to be of service to Wright in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Progress for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["Mrs. Annie Luker received a letter from Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office will be paying living enrolled members first, followed by heirs of deceased members. Mrs. Luker expressed her appreciation for the information and offered her support to Congressman Albert."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands Payment")