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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Chickasaw Headrights: A 1949 Correspondence between Lymon Seeley and Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws: Heirship Questions and Adoption Rights
- Date:
- 1949-06-09
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians: Important Information from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1949-06-09
- 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_68_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- A Letter Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Affairs and Post Office Bills: A Letter from Mrs. Lillie E. Williams to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Payments
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- 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_69_0014
- 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:
- 1949-06-10
- 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_70_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Per Capita Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- 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_67_0015
- 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: Update from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- 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_70_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw and Chickasaw Payment: Updates and Information
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- 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)
![["The letter is from Lymon Seeley to Representative Carl Albert, inquiring about how to ascertain if he has a claim to Chickasaw headrights. Albert suggests contacting the Superintendent at the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Seeley expresses his belief that he has a claim and asks for further assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_82_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Chickasaw Headrights: A 1949 Correspondence between Lymon Seeley and Representative Carl Albert")
![["Mrs. Margaret B. Jones inquires about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal land. She is advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, followed by heirs upon proof of heirship. Specific answers to heirship questions are not available at the moment, and instructions will be sent out by the Muskogee office. Mrs. Jones also asks about the rights of her adopted child, and it is suggested that he may be entitled to a share of his parents' headright. Congressman Carl Albert offers assistance and promises to provide more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws: Heirship Questions and Adoption Rights")
![["Rev. Allen Gilmore wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The Indian Office advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks expected to be mailed out in July. Deceased members' shares will be paid to their heirs, with proof of heirship notices to be sent out for completion. Congressman Albert assured Rev. Gilmore that being listed on the Indian roll is all that is necessary to receive the per capita payment."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians: Important Information from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["The document is regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government, specifically regarding the rights of heirs. The Indian Office will send out notices for proof of relationship in the fall, and living enrolled members will be paid first. The share of deceased members will be paid to their heirs, and proof of heirship notices will be sent out for completion. The document expresses gratitude for the efforts made in behalf of the Chickasaws and suggests that living enrolled members be paid first."]](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_6_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0001_thumbnail.jpg "A Letter Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mrs. Williams wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert regarding payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaw for the sale of their lands to the government. Congressman Albert responded that the Indian Office plans to pay living enrolled members first in July, and that he will try to help Mrs. Williams' friend Joe C. Jordan with his application for a post office clerk position in Durant."]](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_6_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Affairs and Post Office Bills: A Letter from Mrs. Lillie E. Williams to Congressman Carl Albert")
![["The document is from Carl Albert, M.C. to Mrs. Dora L. Gaines regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands they sold to the government. The document advises that enrolled members will be paid first, and checks will be mailed out within the next sixty days. It also mentions that proof of heirship notices will be sent out after the living enrolled members are paid. Mrs. Gaines is encouraged to update her address with the Agency to avoid delays in receiving the payment. The document ends with an offer of assistance from Carl Albert."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Payments")
![["Mrs. Eliza Casey wrote to Carl Albert inquiring about payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands they sold to the government. Carl Albert responded that payments will be made to living members within the next sixty days, with a per capita share of around $300. Payments to deceased members' heirs will be made after the living members are paid, with the exact amount each heir receives depending on the number of heirs. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out for completion. Payments will be made in a lump sum, and checks will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands")
![["The document is questioning the Department of Interior's decision to pay the Choctaw-Chickasaw tribes $350 per capita, as the tribes believe they should receive $366 per capita based on their calculations. The document expresses concern that the difference is being earmarked for unnecessary expenses and suggests that all the money in the tribal treasury should be paid out to the tribes. It also questions the allocation of funds for a Choctaw Attorney and tribal council, as these services are no longer needed. The document requests clarification on how the retained money will be used and expresses concern about the fairness of the payment process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Per Capita Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Carl Albert to Mrs. Sallie Colbert regarding the payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office has advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks likely to be mailed out in July. Heirs of deceased members will receive notices in the fall to determine legal heirs and payment amounts. The document also addresses concerns about old age assistance and reassures that the payment amount should not affect eligibility. Congressman Albert offers to answer any further questions or provide additional assistance."]](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_6_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: Update from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds wrote to Congressman Carl Albert asking about the payment for the sale of coal lands to the government by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The Indian Office advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, with proof of heirship notices sent out later in the fall. The Five Civilized Tribes Agency will determine who the legal heirs are and how much they will receive. Congressman Albert assured the Reynolds that the local Indian Agent can help them with any questions they may have."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0012_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw and Chickasaw Payment: Updates and Information")