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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proving Heirship for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-07
- 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_69_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment for Coal Lands to Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- 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_69_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Coal Lands: Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- 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_69_0006
- 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:
- 1949-06-08
- 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_69_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Settlement for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- 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_69_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Payment
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- 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_82_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Chickasaw Headrights: A 1949 Correspondence between Lymon Seeley and Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws: Heirship Questions and Adoption Rights
- Date:
- 1949-06-09
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians: Important Information from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1949-06-09
- 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_88_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Restrictions Removal for Marlin Billy in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mrs. Annie McIntosh Griffin writes to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands to the government and inquires about proving heirship for deceased relatives in order to receive payment. Congressman Albert responds, explaining the process and directing her to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma for further assistance."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Proving Heirship for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Lola O. Warren wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payment for the sale of coal lands owned by Choctaws and Chickasaws to the government. Congressman Albert informed her that the share of a deceased member will be paid to their heirs, and suggested she contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma to request heirship notices. Mrs. Warren also inquired about payment for her unmarried aunt and childless uncle, and asked if they would be entitled to payment as well."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment for Coal Lands to Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mr. Willie Spring wrote to Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, about the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert advised Mr. Spring to contact the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, for his roll number. He also mentioned that living enrolled members would be paid first in mid-July. Mr. Spring requested his roll number from Carl Albert in order to receive his payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Coal Lands: Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The document addresses Mrs. Burress' inquiry about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. It advises her to notify the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency of her address to avoid delays in receiving payment. The document explains that living enrolled members will be paid first, followed by heirs. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out in the fall for completion and return to the Agency. Mrs. Burress is encouraged to contact the Agency with her updated address. The second letter is a request for information on how to contact the Choctaws and Chickasaws for payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Louisa E. Harris wrote to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. She has been waiting for this payment for many years and is glad that it is finally going to be settled. Congressman Albert informed her that the living enrolled members will be paid first and checks will be mailed out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in July. Mrs. Harris expressed her frustration and mentioned that she has been waiting for this payment since 1914."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mr. Starrett wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the payment of $8,500,000 to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, which was approved by the President on May 24, 1949. The Indian Office will be mailing out checks to enrolled members, estimated to be around $300, in mid-July. Mr. Starrett requested information on the status of the bill and the amount each Choctaw Indian will receive. Congressman Albert responded, providing details and advising Mr. Starrett to update his address with the Agency to avoid any delays in receiving the payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Payment")
![["The letter is from Lymon Seeley to Representative Carl Albert, inquiring about how to ascertain if he has a claim to Chickasaw headrights. Albert suggests contacting the Superintendent at the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Seeley expresses his belief that he has a claim and asks for further assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_82_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Chickasaw Headrights: A 1949 Correspondence between Lymon Seeley and Representative Carl Albert")
![["Mrs. Margaret B. Jones inquires about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal land. She is advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, followed by heirs upon proof of heirship. Specific answers to heirship questions are not available at the moment, and instructions will be sent out by the Muskogee office. Mrs. Jones also asks about the rights of her adopted child, and it is suggested that he may be entitled to a share of his parents' headright. Congressman Carl Albert offers assistance and promises to provide more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws: Heirship Questions and Adoption Rights")
![["Rev. Allen Gilmore wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The Indian Office advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks expected to be mailed out in July. Deceased members' shares will be paid to their heirs, with proof of heirship notices to be sent out for completion. Congressman Albert assured Rev. Gilmore that being listed on the Indian roll is all that is necessary to receive the per capita payment."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians: Important Information from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["The text consists of correspondence regarding the removal of restrictions from 40 acres of land acquired by Marlin Billy in August 1948. Congressman Carl Albert inquired on behalf of Marlin Billy to have the restrictions removed, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs is working on the matter. Marlin Billy expressed his desire to sell the land and requested assistance in removing the restrictions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_88_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_88_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Restrictions Removal for Marlin Billy in 1949")