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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Updates on Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Payment Distribution
- Date:
- 1949-05-20
- 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_66_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Long-Awaited Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-05-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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_001_4_6_72_0017
- 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: Important Information
- Date:
- 1949-05-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands
- Date:
- 1949-05-22
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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_64_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment to Heirs of Deceased Members of Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-05-23
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Coal and Asphalt Land Settlement: A Letter of Gratitude
- Date:
- 1949-05-23
- 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_64_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-05-23
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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_64_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw-Chickasaw Funds Distribution Act of 1949
- Date:
- 1949-05-23
- 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:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-05-23
- 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)
![["Mrs. Culberson received a response from Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their land to the government. Individual payments will be made to living enrolled members first, with regulations being written up by the Indian Office. Checks will be mailed out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma around the latter part of July. Payments to heirs of deceased members will be made after all living enrolled members have been paid, with proof of heirship notices being sent out for completion. Mrs. Culberson expressed gratitude for the Congressman's assistance and inquired about whether the deceased members' heirs would benefit from the money."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Updates on Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Payment Distribution")
![["Mr. Joe N. Love wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands to the government. Congressman Albert responded, informing Mr. Love that the Congress had passed a bill including the full payment of $8,500,000 to be distributed to the enrolled members of the tribes. He assured Mr. Love that efforts were being made to distribute the payment quickly. Congressman Albert expressed his happiness that the matter was finally being settled and offered his 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_66_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Long-Awaited Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["Mrs. Lena Wheat Flynn is inquiring about payment for the sale of coal lands by the Choctaws and Chickasaws to the government. Congressman Carl Albert informs her that payment will be made to living enrolled members within the next sixty days, and proof of heirship notices will be sent out in August. Mrs. Flynn is advised to update her address with the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency to avoid delays in receiving her check. She also asks about eligibility for her children and requests assistance in receiving her benefits."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: Important Information")
![["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")
![["Mrs. Lizzie Whitener writes to Congressman Carl Albert asking about when she can expect to receive her money from the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' lands. Congressman Albert responds that enrolled members will be paid first, and it will take about sixty days. He expresses regret that older members couldn't benefit sooner and offers to help with any questions. Whitener, in her letter, emphasizes her need for the money as she is unable to work and depends on her children for support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands")
![["Mrs. Lutie M. Walcott inquired about whether heirs of deceased members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations will be paid. Carl Albert, M.C., informed her that payment will be made to the heirs after proof of heirship is provided and verified. He also mentioned that living enrolled members will receive payment first, with heirship notices to follow. The Indian Office is finalizing regulations for payment distribution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment to Heirs of Deceased Members of Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["Mr. Jess Spring expresses his gratitude to Mr. Carl Albert for helping settle the matter of segregated coal and asphalt lands for the Choctaws and Chickasaws. He thanks Mr. Albert for his efforts and offers his services in return. Mr. Albert acknowledges Mr. Spring's letter and expresses his pleasure in helping the Indian people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Coal and Asphalt Land Settlement: A Letter of Gratitude")
![["Mr. Barnett Crawford writes to Congressman Carl Albert requesting that per capita payments to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations be expedited, as many people are in need of the money. Albert responds, informing Crawford that an appropriation bill has been passed for the payments and assures him that the Bureau of Indian Affairs will make the payments as quickly as possible. Crawford expresses gratitude for the information and urges for early action due to their desperate financial circumstances."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The document is from Carl Albert to P. M. Jackson, providing information on the distribution of funds from the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw lands to the enrolled members of the tribes. The purchase price was $8,500,000 and the per capita payment will be made according to the act of June 24, 1948. The Indian Office is working on regulations for immediate payment to living enrolled members, followed by proof of heirship notices to be filled out by heirs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw-Chickasaw Funds Distribution Act of 1949")
![["The document from Carl Albert, M.C. informs Mrs. Hazel M. Eubanks about the distribution of payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. He explains that deceased members' shares will be distributed to their heirs after proof of heirship is determined. Living enrolled members will be paid first on a per capita basis. Carl Albert also informs about the passing of an appropriation bill for the payment and assures quick payments to individual Indians. He expresses his pleasure in being able to provide this information 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_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")