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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1949-11-23
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation, Quapaw Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- State Education Official Defends Chilocco Indian School Amidst Allegations of Mistreatment
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 81st (1949-1951), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes: 1972 Resolution on the Administration of the Johnson O'Malley Program
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the 1958 Farm Program Between Congressman Page Belcher and Mr. Harvey Bonto
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Malone Bill: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1950-01-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Indigenous Language Barrier at Idabel, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_45_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of Choctaw Tribe Termination Act
- Date:
- 1950-03-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Speeches, addresses, etc.
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Senator Elmer Thomas' Appeal for Democracy within the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation's Involvement in Muskogee Situation
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Response to Concerns about Muskogee Indian Agency: A Letter from Page Belcher to William Meeks
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The document is a letter and resolution regarding desired legislation and a bill for the rehabilitation of the needy and deserving members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma. The resolution endorses the bill and urges Congress to enact it into law. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a program for economic improvements for the tribes and other Indians in eastern Oklahoma, with a budget of $50,000,000. Loans can be made for economic development and education purposes, with specific eligibility criteria. Reimbursement for loans must be made within forty years."]](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_80_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["A state education department official defended the Chilocco Indian School, stating that students are not being mistreated and that the school provides important opportunities for economically and socially disadvantaged children. He emphasized the need for more funding to support the school's programs. Additionally, a Cherokee councilman and a retired army lieutenant colonel who attended the school also spoke positively about their experiences there."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0041_thumbnail.jpg "State Education Official Defends Chilocco Indian School Amidst Allegations of Mistreatment")
![["The document is a resolution adopted by the Executive Committee of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding the administration of the Johnson O'Malley program for Indian students in public schools. The resolution recommends that the program continue to be administered by the Indian Education Division of the Oklahoma State Department of Education, but also suggests that if the Bureau of Indian Affairs insists on contracting with an Indian organization or tribe, the Five Civilized Tribes should be awarded a single contract for the program in schools under the jurisdiction of the Muskogee Area Office. The resolution was adopted unanimously in a special-called session in Tulsa on February 9, 1972."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes: 1972 Resolution on the Administration of the Johnson O'Malley Program")
![["The document is a response from Congressman Page Belcher to Mr. Harvey Bonto regarding the farm program. Belcher acknowledges Bonto's concerns about the different philosophies and solutions for agriculture in the country. Bonto criticizes the current farm program, particularly the soil bank program, and expresses frustration with the impact on young farmers. He also questions the fairness of the feed program and its benefits to large landowners. Overall, Bonto urges for changes to the farm program and expresses concern for the future of farming."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0000-B-%20General,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the 1958 Farm Program Between Congressman Page Belcher and Mr. Harvey Bonto")
![["The document is from Erle E. Howe, President of the National American Indian League, expressing support for the Malone Bill (S. 2726) which aims to emancipate American Indians and abolish the Indian Bureau. Senator Elmer Thomas responds, thanking Howe for his views and stating that he will consider them when the bill comes to the Senate for a vote."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Malone Bill: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["A letter from Mrs. R.O. Scarborough to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about Cherokee claims due to her deceased family members. Congressman Albert is contacting the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for information. The Area Director of the L.L. R. Division encloses a circular letter to provide information on payments to the Cherokee Tribe. Mrs. Scarborough requests information on Indian rights and benefits for her deceased family members who were members of the Cherokee Tribe."]](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_9_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%20General,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Indigenous Language Barrier at Idabel, Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses a bill introduced by Carl Albert in 1950 to authorize the commutation of annual appropriations for the Choctaw Tribe in Oklahoma, allowing for a lump sum payment to be distributed per capita to living enrolled members and heirs. The document also mentions subsequent inquiries and proposed bills regarding the distribution of tribal funds and the termination of the Choctaw Tribe."]](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_63_45_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201967/CAC_CC_001_4_63_45_0002.pdf "Repeal of Choctaw Tribe Termination Act")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is being urged by the Choctaw Nation to support their request for an official nominating convention to select their next chief. They argue that they have the right to have a say in this decision, as they have fought and sacrificed for democracy. The Choctaw Nation also highlights their voting power in elections and the support they have from business leaders. They ask Senator Thomas to support their request and question if he truly is their friend."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Elmer Thomas' Appeal for Democracy within the Choctaw Nation")
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to Mr. Harry J.W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, discussing the Muskogee situation and suggesting involving other Congressmen in addressing the issue. Albert also mentions inviting Ed Edmondson, a Democratic Congressional nominee, to a meeting in McAlester."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation's Involvement in Muskogee Situation")
![["The document includes a letter from Page Belcher, a member of Congress, thanking Mr. Meeks for returning a questionnaire and discussing issues related to the Muskogee Indian Agency, tax decreases, constitutional amendments, international treaties, aid to Western Europe, the Taft-Hartley labor law, and a naval blockade of China. The document also includes information about the Cherokee Seminaries Association and an invitation to a May 7th celebration."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Response to Concerns about Muskogee Indian Agency: A Letter from Page Belcher to William Meeks")