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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: Update from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- 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_70_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Tribal Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_70_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw and Chickasaw Payment: Updates and Information
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- 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_70_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Roll Number Inquiry
- Date:
- 1949-06-13
- 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_70_0007
- 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
- Date:
- 1949-06-13
- 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_70_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choe-Chic Payments: Updates on Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-06-13
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- 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_71_0009
- 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
- Date:
- 1949-06-13
- 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_70_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Heirship Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- 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_70_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inheritance Inquiry: Choe-Chic Payment Details
- Date:
- 1949-06-14
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- 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_70_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Per Capita Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-06-14
- 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)
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Carl Albert to Mrs. Sallie Colbert regarding the payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office has advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks likely to be mailed out in July. Heirs of deceased members will receive notices in the fall to determine legal heirs and payment amounts. The document also addresses concerns about old age assistance and reassures that the payment amount should not affect eligibility. Congressman Albert offers to answer any further questions or provide additional assistance."]](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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: Update from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["Mrs. Goldie L. Lowery Reed inquired about payments to be made to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for coal lands sold to the government. She was informed that payments would be made within the next sixty days and was advised to inform the Superintendent of her current address and the whereabouts of other family members. The Superintendent will also send out proof of heirship notices after payments are made. Mrs. Reed requested a \"Proof of heirship\" form for her deceased father. She provided the necessary information and expressed her trust in the correct handling of the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Tribal Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds wrote to Congressman Carl Albert asking about the payment for the sale of coal lands to the government by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The Indian Office advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, with proof of heirship notices sent out later in the fall. The Five Civilized Tribes Agency will determine who the legal heirs are and how much they will receive. Congressman Albert assured the Reynolds that the local Indian Agent can help them with any questions they may have."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0012_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw and Chickasaw Payment: Updates and Information")
![["Mrs. Ida Hensley wrote a letter to Carl Albert, a member of Congress, inquiring about her Choctaw roll number. Carl Albert advised her to write to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma to obtain the information. He also informed her that payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands would be sent out by the Superintendent without any further action needed on her part. Mrs. Hensley's sister also wrote a letter to her requesting the roll number."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Roll Number Inquiry")
![["The document is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, in response to a letter from Mr. Amos McIntosh regarding payment for the sale of coal lands by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations to the government. Albert explains that payments will be made to living enrolled members first, followed by heirs of deceased members. The checks will be mailed out by the Indian office and are expected to be around $300. McIntosh is reminded that as a living enrolled member, he will likely be among the first to receive his payment. McIntosh also expresses concerns about the payment amount and requests clarification on the process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Lane wrote a letter to Carl Albert, a congressman, inquiring about the payments to be made to the members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert responds, informing her that there are around 13,000 living enrolled members out of a total of 27,103, and that payments will be made to living members first, with regulations being written up for this purpose. He also explains that heirs of deceased members can file for their share, with proof of heirship notices to be mailed out later in the fall. Mrs. Lane expresses concerns about the amount each Indian will receive and asks for more information on the number of enrolled Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Choe-Chic Payments: Updates on Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The document is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to Shelby Perkins regarding the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes for their coal lands. Albert explains that regulations are being written up to provide payment to living enrolled members first, and checks are expected to be sent out by the end of July. Perkins is advised to be patient and informed that the process is being expedited. Albert expresses his willingness to help further if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Perkins is inquiring about payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. She is seeking information on the process for heirship payments and wants to know if she will need to hire a lawyer to assist with this. Mrs. Perkins requests clarification on who will approve the heirship and if she can access her deceased father's payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Heirship Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["Mrs. J.B. Hayes wrote to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands. She was informed that living enrolled members will be paid first, with notices to heirs to follow. She was advised to notify the Superintendent of her husband's death and request a proof of heirship notice. Three of her children are on the rolls and will be amongst the first to be paid. Mrs. Hayes also expressed concerns about her children who are not on the rolls, and requested information on their eligibility for payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inheritance Inquiry: Choe-Chic Payment Details")
![["Mrs. Lou Hamlet has written to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their lands to the government. The Indian Office will be sending out checks to enrolled members, with living members being paid first. It is important for Mrs. Hamlet to notify the Superintendent of any change of address to avoid delays in receiving her payment. Congressman Albert informs Mrs. Hamlet of the progress made in Congress and the efforts to expedite the payment process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Per Capita Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")