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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes: Letter from Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-01-05
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000, Wright, Allen, 1826-1885
- 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_56_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Coal and Asphalt Sale: A Matter of Urgency
- Date:
- 1949-01-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Choc-Chic: Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation Funds
- Date:
- 1949-01-10
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Crusade for Equality: Choc Wilkes Fighting for Native American Rights in Society
- Date:
- 1949-01-10
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_60_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands Payment
- Date:
- 1949-01-10
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands: Correspondence with Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-01-11
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Coal and Asphalt Lands Appropriation: A Thank You Letter
- Date:
- 1949-01-13
- Creator:
- Maytubby, Floyd, 1893-1963, Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Letter from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation Regarding Custodian Position for Capitol House
- Date:
- 1949-01-13
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Purchase of Property by Heirs of Nellie Stechi
- Date:
- 1949-01-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support and Appreciation for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-01-17
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mrs. Susie B. Williams wrote to Congressman Carl Albert regarding payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for the sale of their coal lands. Congressman Albert assured her that efforts were being made to secure the full amount of $8,500,000 for payment to all tribe members. Mrs. Williams expressed the importance of the payment for the tribes and requested information on when they would receive it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes: Letter from Congressman Carl Albert")
![["Mr. William Lewis wrote to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the delay in the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt mineral rights by the Federal government. Congressman Albert responded, assuring Lewis that he would do his best to expedite the matter, which will be part of the Interior appropriation bill. Lewis expressed his appreciation for Albert's efforts and asked for prompt action on the issue."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Coal and Asphalt Sale: A Matter of Urgency")
![["The document includes communication between Congressman Carl Albert and Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation regarding the appropriation of funds for the sale of Choctaw lands. Belvin expresses appreciation for a Choctaw language dictionary and discusses plans to visit Washington. Albert assures Belvin of his support for the full appropriation amount and acknowledges the Choctaw tribe's long wait for these proceeds. The document also mentions the Choctaw tribe's protest against a partial appropriation and requests for the full amount."]](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_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Choc-Chic: Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation Funds")
![["H.E. \"Choc\" Wilkes, a former athlete and part Indian, is leading a crusade to improve the portrayal of Native Americans in American society. He is fighting against negative stereotypes and propaganda in movies that depict Native Americans as criminals. Wilkes believes that this negative portrayal is affecting the employment opportunities and livelihood of Native Americans. He is urging for a change in the public perception of Native Americans and for them to be treated as proud American citizens."]](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_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Crusade for Equality: Choc Wilkes Fighting for Native American Rights in Society")
![["The document is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to George C. Williams, addressing the sale of segregated coal and asphalt lands to the government and the payment to the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes. Albert states that the full amount of $8,500,000 has been included in an appropriation bill and that he is working to expedite the per capita payments. He anticipates the payments to be made within three months. Williams had inquired about the payment and Albert assures him that he is working to settle the matter as soon as possible."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands Payment")
![["The document is from Mr. James W. McDaniel to Carl Albert, regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for the sale of their lands to the government. McDaniel hopes to have the payment included in a supplemental appropriation bill in order to have the Indians paid off in the spring. He expresses trust in Albert's efforts and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands: Correspondence with Carl Albert")
![["The document is a response from Representative Carl Albert to a telegram from Abijah Colbert, President of the Pontotoc County Indian Confederation, regarding an appropriation bill for coal and asphalt lands. Albert assures Colbert that he will do everything in his power to see the bill passed in Congress. Colbert expresses appreciation for Albert's efforts in securing the appropriation and hopes for success in the hearings and in 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_6_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Coal and Asphalt Lands Appropriation: A Thank You Letter")
![["The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, Harry J. W. Belvin, responds to Congressman Carl Albert regarding an application for a custodian of the Choctaw Capitol House. Belvin explains that they are not currently employing a custodian for the property but will consider the applicant in the future if the need arises. He asks the Congressman to refer any further correspondence from the applicant to him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_84_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Letter from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation Regarding Custodian Position for Capitol House")
![["Several letters have been exchanged between Honorable Carl Albert and various individuals regarding the purchase of property by the heirs of Nellie Stechi, a deceased Choctaw Indian. The letters discuss the desire to buy a home, the lack of sufficient income for the purchase, and the need to contact B. C. Schrock for further assistance. Ultimately, it is indicated that no application for the purchase of property has been filed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_86_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Purchase of Property by Heirs of Nellie Stechi")
![["Mrs. Davis writes a letter to Congressman Carl Albert expressing her appreciation for his efforts to secure an appropriation for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. She mentions the financial struggles of older Indians and how the payment would greatly help her and her husband. Mrs. Davis also praises Oklahoma's representation at a parade and expresses gratitude for the work done by politicians. She asks to be included on the mailing list for legislative updates and offers to reach out if she needs assistance."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Appreciation for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")