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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_60_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Segregated Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_53_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Successful Resolution for Shirley M. Paschall - Horton & Horton Attorneys at Law
- Date:
- 1949-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Land Transfer Legislation for Eastern Oklahoma A&M College
- Date:
- 1949-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_60_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Chickasaw-Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands Sale
- Date:
- 1949-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Native Land Rights Dispute in Alaska: A Call for Congressional Action
- Date:
- 1949-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Uncovering the Truth: The Misrepresentation of American Indians in History
- Date:
- 1949-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Historical Significance of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Agreement
- Date:
- 1949-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Land Purchase Inquiry: Mrs. Lige Ford's Request
- Date:
- 1949-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, 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_94_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence regarding Funding for Indian Credit Associations in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1949-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Heirship Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-05-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The first letter from Carl Albert to Robert Fulton informs him that the $8,500,000 payment for the sale of segregated coal and asphalt lands to the government has been included in a bill that will be brought before Congress for action. Payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes should be made within two months after the bill is passed. In the second letter, Carl Albert indicates that he will do all he can to ensure that money is appropriated for the payments to be made that year. Robert Fulton requests early payment for the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes from the coal and asphalt settlement."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_60_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_60_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Segregated Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Lige Ford is writing to Mr. Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives, to seek assistance regarding her Indian lease land. She received a letter stating that the government has purchased the land and she needs guidance on how to proceed with leasing or buying it. Mr. Albert forwards her concerns to the Bureau of Land Management and assures her of his support."]](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_9_53_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Land%20Management%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Lands,%201949-1950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_53_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Successful Resolution for Shirley M. Paschall - Horton & Horton Attorneys at Law")
![["The document from Mr. Walter B. Hall, Executive Director of the Choctaw Housing Authority, explains that families without Indian Roll Numbers were dropped from the housing program due to a lack of available houses. The Speaker, Carl Albert, is forwarding letters from families who were promised Indian housing but were later turned down. The families are requesting assistance in remedying the situation and feel they are entitled to houses under the program."]](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_90_54_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Land Transfer Legislation for Eastern Oklahoma A&M College")
![["The document from Sam Allen to Carl Albert addresses the delay in the $8,500,000 payment for the sale of Chickasaw-Choctaw coal and asphalt lands to the Government. The appropriation for the sale is included in a deficiency bill that has passed both the House and the Senate but is held up in a conference due to differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. Albert assures Allen that he is working to resolve the differences and will update him once the bill is passed. Allen expresses the urgency of the situation as the Indian community is eagerly awaiting their payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_60_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_60_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Chickasaw-Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands Sale")
![["Cyrus Peck, President of the Native Brotherhood in Sitka, Alaska, is writing to Secretary of the Interior Julius A. Krug expressing concern about a bill that would extinguish native land rights in Alaska and replace them with the right to sue for damages. Peck questions why legislation is necessary when the Department already has the power to settle these issues without costly lawsuits and rehabilitation programs. He urges Secretary Krug to clarify the situation before moving forward with the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Native Land Rights Dispute in Alaska: A Call for Congressional Action")
![["The document discusses the portrayal of Native Americans in history and media, highlighting the need for accurate representation. It also provides examples of historical events involving Native Americans that are often overlooked, emphasizing the importance of presenting their role in American history correctly. The document also mentions a resolution passed in Oklahoma advocating for a more positive portrayal of Native Americans in movies."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Uncovering the Truth: The Misrepresentation of American Indians in History")
![["The document discusses the history and significance of an appropriation bill to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes for their segregated coal and asphalt lands. It highlights the treaties and agreements made between the tribes and the US government, dating back to the 1800s. The appropriation is not a bonus but a sale based on a mutually agreed upon price, and it acknowledges the long history of negotiations between the tribes and the government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Historical Significance of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Agreement")
![["Mrs. Lige Ford wrote to Honorable Carl Albert, M. C. seeking information on purchasing 5 acres of Indian lease land where her home is located. The land is part of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations and cannot be sold as it is under contract for sale to the United States. Honorable Carl Albert forwarded Mrs. Ford's request to Mr. W. O. Roberts, Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for further information on the procedure to purchase the land. Mrs. Ford expressed her desire to buy the land in order to keep her home on it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Land Purchase Inquiry: Mrs. Lige Ford's Request")
![["The letter is from the Leflore County Indian Credit Association to Congressman Carl Albert, expressing concern over the reduction of the revolving credit fund for Indian credit associations from two and a half million dollars to half a million dollars. They request reinstatement of the original amount to provide better credit opportunities for Native American Tribes. Congressman Albert responds, stating he is working to increase the appropriation and appreciates the association's work. Another letter from William Wheeler Jr. of the Oil Well Supply Company in Cushing, Oklahoma, regarding enrollment of the Choc & Chick tribes is also mentioned. Congressman Albert responds, stating he will refer the matter to Congressman Mike Monroney for assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence regarding Funding for Indian Credit Associations in Oklahoma")
![["Mrs. Wade is inquiring about her son's entitlement to payment as an heir of his father, a member of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. She is advised that proof of heirship will be required before payment is made, and that the Indian Office is currently working on regulations for payment to living members first. She is encouraged to ask for heirship notices in August. Mrs. Wade also mentions issues with obtaining a divorce certificate for her son."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Heirship Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")