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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Appointment of Principal Chief Belvin: A Letter from Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Purported Election of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw Nation Chief Appointment Controversy
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--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_6_56_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Public Law 754 and Stigler Act
- Date:
- 1948-01-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Land Sale Inquiry: Response from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1948-05-16
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence with Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Dictionary, 1948
- Date:
- 1948-05-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Request for Out-of-Print Choctaw Language Dictionary
- Date:
- 1948-06-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Oklahoma. The Secretary of the Interior explains that a referendum to determine the Chief would be costly and ineffective, and ultimately decides to extend the appointment of Principal Chief Belvin until December 31, 1959. Congressman Carl Albert and Principal Chief Belvin express their concerns and hopes for the appointment process."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Appointment of Principal Chief Belvin: A Letter from Indian Affairs")
![["A group of full-blood Choctaw Indians are protesting the recent election of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, claiming that it was void due to disenfranchisement of voters and manipulation at the voting places. They also protest the appointment of the candidate who received the most votes, citing his behavior and holding of multiple offices. They request that his appointment be denied based on these grounds."]](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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Purported Election of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation")
![["The document discusses the potential appointment of Hiram Impson as Chief of the Choctaw Nation, despite James Belvin being elected. Senator Thomas believes that Belvin will be appointed as he received the most votes in the election. If there are protests, Representative Albert may file them with the Secretary of the Interior. Senator Thomas will discuss Carl Albert the matter further with Representative Albert upon his return."]](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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw Nation Chief Appointment Controversy")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is responding to a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the need for a budget estimate for an appropriation to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for segregated coal and asphalt lands. The Commissioner assures the Senator that they are working on the request and will have it prepared promptly."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation")
![["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")
![["The document is a friendly exchange between Lon Kile, an attorney, and Carl Albert, a member of Congress. Lon congratulates Carl on establishing his own office and expresses optimism for his own practice. Carl requests copies of the Stigler Act from Lon. Lon also expresses hope for Truman's rationality during the Russian crisis."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Public Law 754 and Stigler Act")
![["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")
![["Mrs. Regina Stambeck inquired about the sale of Indian lands in Wilburton, Oklahoma to ex-service people. Congressman Carl Albert forwarded her inquiry to the Office of Indian Affairs, who advised her to contact Superintendent Roberts for further information once the sale is concluded. The lands will soon pass to the United States and will be no longer under the jurisdiction of the Office of Indian Affairs."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Land Sale Inquiry: Response from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["A letter dated May 30, 1948 from Mrs. Lena Washington of Boswell, Oklahoma to V.S. Compressor in 3rd Whistristy, Oklahoma, requesting a Choctaw dictionary. The letter is also addressed to Honorable Carl Albert."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence with Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Dictionary, 1948")
![["Mrs. Lena Washington requested a copy of the dictionary of the Choctaw language compiled by Cyrus Byington, but was informed that the book is out of print and the Secretary of the Interior has decided not to have more copies printed. Congressman ARL Albert expressed regret and offered assistance with anything else she may need."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Request for Out-of-Print Choctaw Language Dictionary")