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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Coal Lands: Important Information for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Roll Numbers for Deceased Family Members - A Request for Assistance
- Date:
- 1949-06-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Payment to Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians for Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_78_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Over the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands to the Government
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Enrollment and Payment Issues for Choctaw Indian Abram Charles
- Date:
- 1949-06-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy, 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_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Progress on Coal Land Settlements for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-06-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Coal Lands: Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Payment
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_88_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Restrictions Removal for Marlin Billy in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mrs. Winnie Wingo received a response from Carl Albert, M.C. regarding her inquiry about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands sold to the government. Checks will be mailed directly to members from the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and proof of heirship notices will be sent out later in the year. Carl Albert is happy that this old debt is finally being paid and regrets that more members did not live to receive the benefits."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Coal Lands: Important Information for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mrs. Flourah B. Long is seeking information about her deceased family members who were part of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes in order to file a claim for potential payments. She is advised to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee for their roll numbers. If she is unable to obtain this information, she is encouraged to reach out to Carl Alpert, M.C. for further 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Roll Numbers for Deceased Family Members - A Request for Assistance")
![["Mrs. C. G. Hammer wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert requesting information on how to apply for payment for the sale of coal lands by the Choctaws and Chickasaws to the government. Albert responded, informing her that checks will be mailed out to enrolled members in July without the need for forms to be filled out. He advised Hammer to inform the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency of any change in address to avoid delay in receiving the payment. Albert also suggested that Hammer's brother do the same."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Lola Miller wrote a letter to Carl Albert inquiring about payment to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert responded stating that proof of heirship notices will be sent out after the living enrolled members have been paid, which is expected to happen within the next sixty days. He advised Mrs. Miller to write to the Superintendent if she does not receive the necessary forms. Mrs. Miller thanked Carl Albert for the information and requested three forms for proof of heirship."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Payment to Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians for Coal Lands")
![["The first letter is from Carl Albert to Honorable Carl Johnston, expressing happiness about the settlement for the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands. Albert mentions wanting to attend a singing convention but may not be able to due to work in Washington. The second letter is from Carl Johnston inviting Albert to a singing convention on July 17 and asking when Congress will adjourn."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Over the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands to the Government")
![["H.C. Ray, an attorney, writes to Congressman Carl Albert regarding Abram Charles, a Choctaw Indian who was enrolled late and may not have received information about payment for the sale of coal lands. Albert confirms that Charles is eligible for per capita payments and assures that checks will be sent out by the end of July. Ray had previously contacted the Department about Charles' case."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Enrollment and Payment Issues for Choctaw Indian Abram Charles")
![["Mr. Coxwell received a response from Carl Albert regarding the settlement of segregated coal lands belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The document explains the process of how payments will be made to enrolled members and heirs. The document also includes rules for writing and receiving mail for prisoners at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Coxwell expresses his appreciation for Albert's efforts in 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_6_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Progress on Coal Land Settlements for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["Mr. Willie Spring wrote to Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, about the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert advised Mr. Spring to contact the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, for his roll number. He also mentioned that living enrolled members would be paid first in mid-July. Mr. Spring requested his roll number from Carl Albert in order to receive his payment."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Coal Lands: Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["Mr. Starrett wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the payment of $8,500,000 to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, which was approved by the President on May 24, 1949. The Indian Office will be mailing out checks to enrolled members, estimated to be around $300, in mid-July. Mr. Starrett requested information on the status of the bill and the amount each Choctaw Indian will receive. Congressman Albert responded, providing details and advising Mr. Starrett to update his address with the Agency to avoid any delays in receiving the payment."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Payment")
![["The text consists of correspondence regarding the removal of restrictions from 40 acres of land acquired by Marlin Billy in August 1948. Congressman Carl Albert inquired on behalf of Marlin Billy to have the restrictions removed, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs is working on the matter. Marlin Billy expressed his desire to sell the land and requested assistance in removing the restrictions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_88_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_88_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Restrictions Removal for Marlin Billy in 1949")