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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Lands: Update and Information
- Date:
- 1947-09-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and Tribal Government
- Date:
- 1947-09-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Potential Sale of Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands: Information and Updates
- Date:
- 1947-10-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Questions Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1947-10-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1947-10-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Information Regarding Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Segregated Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1947-11-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Pushing for the Appropriation: A Letter from Carl Albert to John Bully
- Date:
- 1947-12-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Contract Negotiations with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Maytubby Reappointed as Principal Chief of Oklahoma Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1948-01-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Election Plan for Choctaw Chief
- Date:
- 1948-03-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["Mrs. Evelyn McClure writes to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the proposed sale of segregated asphalt and coal lands of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. An agreed price of $8,500,000 has been reached and ballots will be mailed to enrolled members for voting. Congressman Albert assures Mrs. McClure that absentee voting will be allowed, and the agreement will be returned to Congress for appropriation of money to pay off the contract. Mrs. McClure, as a member of the Choctaw tribe, hopes to receive information on when payments will be made."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Lands: Update and Information")
![["Mr. Gilbert Daney wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert requesting a copy of the Act of Congress approved on December 24, 1942, regarding \"Regulations of Indian Affairs.\" The response from the Interior Indian Affairs Tribal Government office acknowledges the request and provides a copy of a related publication from 1943. They also mention that the last Act passed by Congress on Indian Affairs was the Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936. The office expresses appreciation for Daney's interest and willingness to provide further information or publications."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and Tribal Government")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a letter regarding the segregated coal and asphalt lands of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes. A sale price of $8,500,000 has been agreed upon and a contract is being drawn up. Each enrolled member of the tribes will have an opportunity to vote on the proposed sale. If accepted, Congress will need to appropriate money for the contract price, resulting in a per capita payment of approximately $300. The sender requests more detailed information and asks for advice on the matter."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Potential Sale of Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands: Information and Updates")
![["George W. Walker, from Clifton, Arizona, writes to Congressman Carl Albert from Oklahoma inquiring about the sale of coal and asphalt lands to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. He expresses concern about when the money will be received and asks for more information on the matter. Walker also sends greetings to Albert and his family and expresses admiration for his work in Congress. Albert responds, thanking Walker for his letter and stating that there is still no definite timeline for the sale of the lands. He assures Walker that he will keep him updated on any developments."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Questions Regarding Indian Affairs")
![["The document from Mr. Armstrong to Congressman Carl Albert in November 1947 is regarding the proposed sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands to the United States. Mr. Armstrong is seeking clarification on the contract, specifically whether it includes a release of all claims against the United States. Congressman Albert informs Mr. Armstrong that the contract only covers the specified lands and mineral interests, and not any other claims the tribes may have. He returns the contract and ballot, and advises Mr. Armstrong to contact their Washington office for further assistance as their McAlester office is closing due to a special session of Congress."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands")
![["The document is a response to Mr. Jacob James regarding the proposed sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw segregated coal lands. The writer states that it will take some time before payments are received, and suggests contacting Mr. W. O. Roberts for detailed information. The writer also wishes Mr. James a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Information Regarding Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Segregated Coal Lands")
![["Mr. John Bully wrote a letter to Carl Albert, a congressman, regarding the sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands. Bully expressed the urgency of the $8,500,000 appropriation for the government's purchase of the lands, as it would greatly benefit farmers like himself. Albert assured Bully that he would do his best to push through the appropriation and mentioned that the money may not be available until June 1948. Bully requested that the funds be made available sooner, as many farmers were depending on it for their livelihoods."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Pushing for the Appropriation: A Letter from Carl Albert to John Bully")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Charles E. Burch regarding a contract being drawn between the Secretary of the Interior and officials of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes of Indians. Once the contract is prepared, it will be voted on by the members of the two tribes and then considered by Congress. Burch is inquiring about the government buying coal-asphalt sand from the tribes, which they have been waiting on since 1902. He requests that Elmer Thomas look into the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Contract Negotiations with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes")
![["Floyd E. Maytubby has been reappointed as the Principal Chief of the Chickasaw Indian Tribe for a two-year term starting October 18. He has served in this position for 16 years and will now carry out his duties without a salary, but will receive an expense allowance of $12 per day when on duty."]](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_22_11_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Maytubby Reappointed as Principal Chief of Oklahoma Chickasaws")
![["The document includes letters from H. E. Wilkes and Honorable Carl Albert discussing the need for transparency and democratic processes in the Choctaw Tribe's election of officials. Wilkes expresses concerns about lack of information and accountability in tribal affairs, while Albert proposes legislation to allow tribes to elect their own officials independently of the Department of Interior. The document also mentions a potential appointment of a new Principal Chief and the historical significance of Choctaw political affairs."]](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_1_94_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Election Plan for Choctaw Chief")