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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- A Proposal for Testing and Counseling Indian Children in Oklahoma of Ages 16, 17, and 18
- Date:
- 1952-03-07
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Departmental Supervision of Osage Tribe in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1952-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appointment Conflict: George B. Schwabe's Delayed Office Availability
- Date:
- 1952-03-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Heirship and Land Claims of Sam Belew
- Date:
- 1952-04-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_1_3_30_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Telegraphic Contract Award and Bid Tabulation Correspondence, 1952
- Date:
- 1952-04-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Bill S. 2543: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1952-04-09
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- 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_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Tribal Members to Decide on Principal Chief Office: A Ballot for Preferences
- Date:
- 1952-07-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Retirement
- 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_74_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Confusion and Controversy in Choctaw Nation Election: A Letter from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1952-08-07
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["A letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe from the American Indian Institute at the University of Oklahoma discussing a proposed project to test and counsel Indian children aged 16, 17, and 18 in Oklahoma to determine if they can successfully compete in modern society with white children of the same age. The document outlines the problem, proposal, and considerations for the project, including cultural differences, individual experiences, and attitudes towards governmental agencies. The project aims to assess academic competence, intellectual ability, and vocational interests of Indian children compared to white students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0005_thumbnail.jpg "A Proposal for Testing and Counseling Indian Children in Oklahoma of Ages 16, 17, and 18")
![["The document is a response to Miss Shinkle's concerns about the Departmental supervision over the Osage Tribe of Indians in Oklahoma. The writer, George B. Schwabe, M.C., expresses his views on the Basone bill and sends a copy of the Congressional Directory for reference. Miss Shinkle also mentions concerns about foreign aid and tax money being used for unnecessary purposes. She requests Senator Schwabe's help in the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Departmental Supervision of Osage Tribe in Oklahoma")
![["George B. Schwabe, an official, is unable to be in office on Monday morning due to a prior appointment, but will be available in the afternoon. He is the City Attorney of Tulsa, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment Conflict: George B. Schwabe's Delayed Office Availability")
![["Reuben K. Sparks wrote to the Indian Agency at Muskogee seeking information about the heirs of Sam Belew, an enrolled Cherokee Indian who passed away before 1920. The Indian Agency did not have any record of Sam Belew, but there was a Sam Ballou on the rolls, who was deceased. Sparks was informed that further information would be provided once available. Congressman Page Belcher was also involved in the inquiry."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Heirship and Land Claims of Sam Belew")
![["The document is a telegram regarding the awarding of a construction contract to Asplund Construction Co. The telegram provides details of the contract amount, competition, and the expectation of Asplund being awarded the job. It also includes a personal letter from Page Belcher Jr. to his father, updating him on various matters including a bid for a sewer improvement project at Chillocco Indian School."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/82nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_1_3_30_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Fish%20and%20Wildlife%20Service,%20Bureau%20of%20Mines,%20Bureau%20of%20Reclamation.,%201951-1952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_1_3_30_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Telegraphic Contract Award and Bid Tabulation Correspondence, 1952")
![["The document is acknowledging receipt of a letter from Mrs. Bertha F. Hugo regarding a bill S. 2543, expressing concern about its impact on Indian citizens. The late Honorable George B. Schwabe was mentioned as planning to reply to the letter before his passing. The secretary assures Mrs. Hugo that Mr. Schwabe appreciated hearing from constituents and friends on important matters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Bill S. 2543: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["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 Secretary of the Interior is seeking input from Choctaw Tribal members regarding the office of Principal Chief. Some members believe the position is unnecessary and all tribal funds should be distributed equally, while others support re-appointing the current Chief or continuing the office after the incumbent's term ends. A ballot has been provided for members to express their preferences, including the option to suggest a specific person for the role. All ballots must be returned by July 31, 1952, to be counted."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Tribal Members to Decide on Principal Chief Office: A Ballot for Preferences")
![["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")
![["Congressman Carl Albert received a report about confusion during an election among illiterate Choctaws, with many write-in names on the ballot. The results of the referendum were discussed, and there were concerns that the Department may ignore the results and appoint someone of their choice. The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, Harry J. W. Belvin, asked for help from Carl Albert to ensure justice for the Choctaws. Belvin also mentioned organizing for effective action and expressed gratitude for support."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Confusion and Controversy in Choctaw Nation Election: A Letter from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert")