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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Settlement Inquiry
- Date:
- 1949-06-17
- 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_72_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Long-Awaited Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- 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_72_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- 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_71_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Payment
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- 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_71_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Payment and Minstrel Shows: Correspondence with M. W. Priddy, Sr.
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- 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_72_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Legislation Concerning Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Land and Funds
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- 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_72_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Distribution for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-08-29
- 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 response from Congressman Carl Albert to a inquiry from Mr. Joseph Hillary Moore regarding payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The document explains that living enrolled members will be paid first and checks will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Oklahoma. Shares of deceased members will be divided among heirs, with proof of heirship notices sent out for completion. Congressman Albert 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_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Settlement Inquiry")
![["The document is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, in response to Mrs. Mollie Colbert Smith's inquiry about payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. Albert informs her that living enrolled members will be paid first, and then shares of deceased members will be divided among heirs. He also mentions that an appropriation bill has been passed for the payment. Mrs. Smith had previously written to Albert requesting information on how to apply for payment as a member of the Chickasaw tribe."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Long-Awaited Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["Mr. Franklin inquired about payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands. He was advised that as an enrolled member, he does not need to fill out any papers to receive his share. Checks will be mailed out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. After living enrolled members are paid, proof of heirship notices will be sent out to heirs to determine legal heirs and their share. Congressman Carl Albert provided this information in response to Mr. Franklin's inquiry."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["The document from Carl Albert to Osby Williams addresses the payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The money has been appropriated by Congress and will be paid to living enrolled members first. The checks are expected to be mailed out in late July. Albert assures Williams that if he is on the rolls, he will receive his money. Williams had previously written to inquire about the final settlement and payment to the tribes."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Payment")
![["The document is a series of letters between M.W. Priddy, Sr. and Carl Albert regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Priddy expresses gratitude for Albert's efforts in getting the payment through Congress and mentions events such as a Minstrel show and a fish fry that Albert missed. Priddy also mentions that the payments will be made to living Indians first and then to heirs. He expresses hope that Albert can join them at events in the future and offers his support."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Payment and Minstrel Shows: Correspondence with M. W. Priddy, Sr.")
![["Mrs. W. H. Andrews of Hugo, Oklahoma requested a copy of a bill related to the purchase of coal and asphalt land belonging to the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indians, as well as the distribution of funds belonging to deceased allottees. Congressman Carl Albert provided the requested information and offered 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_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation Concerning Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Land and Funds")
![["Mrs. Cleo McKinney Peachee received a letter from Carl Albert, M.C., regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their land to the government. The living enrolled members will receive their money first, and regulations are being written up for this purpose. Checks will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, around the latter part of July. Children who are not enrolled may receive part of their father's payment if they are found to be legal heirs. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out for completion. Mrs. Peachee should have her daughters in California notify the Superintendent of their correct address to avoid delays in receiving their money. Mrs. Peachee expressed her gratitude for the assistance provided to the Indians by Carl Albert."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Distribution for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")