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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Resignation Letter from Pawnee Indian School Superintendent
- Date:
- 1948-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Appreciation for Honorable Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1948-06-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Thanks to Honorable Carl Albert, M.C. Regarding Interior Department Appropriation Bill Hearings
- Date:
- 1948-10-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- An Appeal for the Protection and Education of Oklahoma's Indian Children: A Letter to Congressman Carr Albert
- Date:
- 1949-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- 1940 Correspondence Regarding City-Wide Improvement Project in Weleetka, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1949-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Carl Albert and W. O. Roberts Regarding Land Matters of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Tribe's Controversial Election of Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Challenging the Misrepresentation of Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes: A Response to Angie Debo's Report
- Date:
- 1951-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Prescription drugs--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- PRA's Controversial Rejection of Oklahoma Road Projects
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The text is a petition from Choctaw citizens of the Choctaw Nation to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting a nominating convention to select the Principal Chief through a vote instead of presidential appointment, citing that Congress has not made any laws against the election of the Chief. They argue that the President should only use appointing powers in cases of emergency, not as the standard method of selecting the Chief."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief")
![["The document requests Mr. James D. Dunlap to submit a letter of resignation as the Superintendent has denied his request for a year's leave of absence. The document also mentions transmitting a copy of the Superintendent's letter to Congressman Albert explaining the decision. The Principal is awaiting Mr. Dunlap's reply."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Resignation Letter from Pawnee Indian School Superintendent")
![["A resolution was passed by the Board of Trustees of Goodland Indian Orphanage thanking Congressman Carl Albert for his efforts in securing appropriations for the educational program for Indians in Oklahoma and nationwide. The resolution expresses gratitude for his hard work and dedication to the cause."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Appreciation for Honorable Carl Albert")
![["The Chief Medical Officer of the United States Department of the Interior's Office of Indian Affairs, based at Talihina Indian Hospital in Oklahoma, thanks Honorable Carl Albert for providing a copy of the hearings on the Interior Department Appropriation Bill. The officer was particularly interested in the testimony related to the Bureau of Indian Affairs funding and the reaction of the Committee members. The document expresses gratitude and well wishes."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Thanks to Honorable Carl Albert, M.C. Regarding Interior Department Appropriation Bill Hearings")
![["The text is a letter written by Rev. A. W. Hancock to Congressman Carr Albert, addressing the issue of the potential closure of the Eufaula School and the lack of education and healthcare facilities for Indian children in Oklahoma. The letter requests support in ensuring that the school remains open and that promises of new schools are fulfilled. Rev. Hancock expresses concern for the welfare of the children and urges for action to protect and care for them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_93_0002_thumbnail.jpg "An Appeal for the Protection and Education of Oklahoma's Indian Children: A Letter to Congressman Carr Albert")
![["The document is a letter from Lyle H. Boren to E.A. Gaston informing him that a project for city-wide improvement of streets in Weleetka has been approved by the President, with an allocation of $20,918 set aside. Another letter from Frank A. March to Lyle H. Boren provides details about the Work Projects Administration projects in the 4th Congressional District of Oklahoma, which are eligible for operation at the discretion of the State Work Projects Administrator. It also includes information about specific projects in Muskogee and Weleetka."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1940 Correspondence Regarding City-Wide Improvement Project in Weleetka, Oklahoma")
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a Congressman from Oklahoma, thanking W. O. Roberts, the General Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency, for sending a resolution regarding land matters in the Five Civilized Tribes area. The resolution addresses the removal of restrictions on land belonging to members of the tribes, particularly in relation to conveyances and sales of land. The resolution calls for amendments to existing laws that are causing harm to the economic conditions of individuals in the Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_91_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Carl Albert and W. O. Roberts Regarding Land Matters of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1949")
![["The document discusses the Choctaw tribe's election process for selecting a principal chief. Harry J. W. Belvin is recommended for the position, receiving the most votes in a mail referendum. The Choctaws have not always been pleased with chiefs selected for them by the secretary of interior. The tribe's progressive nature and involvement in business and official circles is highlighted. The interior secretary has the power to appoint a chief, and Belvin's appointment will be evaluated before a decision is made. The Choctaws also voted on whether the chief should be paid and had varied opinions 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Tribe's Controversial Election of Principal Chief")
![["The writer, a member of the Choctaw Tribe, challenges the negative portrayal of living conditions among the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma as reported by the Indian Rights Association. After obtaining a copy of the report, the writer finds it to be more balanced than newspaper excerpts suggest, but criticizes the use of generalizations and discrepancies. The writer also notes differences in experiences among the various tribes, particularly the Cherokees who have had more contact with whites."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Challenging the Misrepresentation of Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes: A Response to Angie Debo's Report")
![["The document discusses the controversy between the United States Public Roads Administration and Oklahoma over road projects. Director H.E. Bailey and the Oklahoma Highway Commission are seeking approval for state projects that had been blocked by the PRA. Governor Turner has expressed confidence in Bailey's ability to handle the matter without political interference. The PRA's reasons for denying funds for certain projects, including Highway 74 and 51, are questioned, with the author suggesting that political motives may be at play."]](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_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0019_thumbnail.jpg "PRA's Controversial Rejection of Oklahoma Road Projects")