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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Albert Advocates for Choctaw Nation's Voice in Chief Selection
- Date:
- 1952-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Choctaw Election Integrity in 1952 Letter from Principal Chief to Congressman
- Date:
- 1952-08-07
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Financial Assistance for Higher Education for Native Americans
- Date:
- 1952-08-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Assistance Request for Building a House
- Date:
- 1952-08-26
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Patent Issuance for Herbert Hudson's Land Allotment
- Date:
- 1952-09-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding the Appointment of the Choctaw Chief
- Date:
- 1952-09-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_64_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Neglected Roads: The Impact on Indian Reservations
- Date:
- 1952-09-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Continuance of Principal Officers of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions from 1954
- Date:
- 1952-12-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Adopted by Osage Tribal Council on May 15, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Allocation Concerns: Indian Community Development Block Grant Program
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 85th (1957-1959), 87th (1961-1963), 89th (1965-1967), 90th (1967-1969), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 88th (1963-1965), 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Mrs. Minnie Brewer and others regarding the election of a Choctaw Chief. Congressman Albert has already taken up the matter with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. If any further assistance is needed, they are willing to help."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Albert Advocates for Choctaw Nation's Voice in Chief Selection")
![["The letter is from the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation to Congressman Carl Albert discussing concerns about a recent referendum election. The Chief believes the election was manipulated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to prevent his appointment, and expresses frustration with the process. He also mentions that many Choctaw voters did not receive their ballots in time to participate in the election."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Choctaw Election Integrity in 1952 Letter from Principal Chief to Congressman")
![["Miss Earlene Burns wrote a letter to U.S. Representative Carl Albert requesting information on financial assistance for Indians seeking higher education. Carl Albert responded, acknowledging her letter and informing her that Mr. A. B. Caldwell of the Muskogee Area Office can provide information on educational loans and scholarships available to qualified individuals of Indian descent. He assured her that Mr. Caldwell would be happy to help and expressed his pleasure in being of service."]](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_13_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Muskogee%20Area%20Office%20-%20General,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Financial Assistance for Higher Education for Native Americans")
![["The document consists of correspondence between Mr. W.O. Roberts, Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Congressman Carl Albert regarding tribal recommendations and requests for support of various bills. Additionally, there is a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tekoblee requesting assistance to build a new house due to their old and dilapidated living conditions."]](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_13_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Muskogee%20Area%20Office%20-%20General,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Assistance Request for Building a House")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the issuance of a patent in fee to Herbert Hudson for a portion of his allotment in Oklahoma. The documents are between various government officials and Mr. Henry Dolezal, who is seeking assistance in getting the patent for Mr. Hudson. The documents detail the mailing and delivery of the patent, as well as the involvement of different departments such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Land Management. The documents also mention the assistance being provided by Hon. Page Belcher, a member of the House of Representatives."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Patent Issuance for Herbert Hudson's Land Allotment")
![["The letter is confirming a previous telephone conversation regarding the appointment of the Choctaw Chief, stating that the appointment has not yet been approved by the Department of the Interior and there is no timeline for a decision. The Acting Commissioner apologizes for not being able to provide more 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding the Appointment of the Choctaw Chief")
![["The document discusses the lack of adequate road infrastructure on Indian reservations, which has hindered economic growth and integration of indigenous communities. The Federal Government has not allocated enough funds for road construction and maintenance on reservations, leading to a disparity in living standards compared to the rest of the country. The document emphasizes the importance of investing in road infrastructure to improve the quality of life for indigenous communities and facilitate their integration with the broader population."]](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_11_64_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Roads,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_64_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Neglected Roads: The Impact on Indian Reservations")
![["The document consists of correspondence between various officials regarding the approval of the continuance of the principal officers of the Five Civilized Tribes. The resolution was adopted at a meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council and urges the preservation of Tribal Entity by retaining the office of Principal Chief and Governor. Congressman Belcher is informed of the resolution and it is requested that copies be sent to relevant parties."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35B_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Continuance of Principal Officers of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions from 1954")
![["The resolution was adopted by the Osage Tribal Council in a special session in May 1953 with unanimous vote and a quorum present. The names of the Principal Chief, Council Members, and Acting Secretary are listed as signatories."]](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_18_86_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Indians,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Adopted by Osage Tribal Council on May 15, 1953")
![["The document is discussing the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program and addressing concerns raised by various tribes regarding funding allocations and administration. The Assistant Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is responding to specific points raised by the Creek and Potawatomi Tribes, emphasizing the competitive nature of the program and the consultation process with eligible Indian applicants. The document also mentions the consideration of establishing an Indian desk in Region VI and the updating of BIA population figures for the funding formula. Overall, the letter highlights the Department's efforts to work with tribes and address their concerns in the administration of the program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Allocation Concerns: Indian Community Development Block Grant Program")