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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Justice: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Challenging the Misrepresentation of Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes: A Response to Angie Debo's Report
- Date:
- 1951-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Prescription drugs--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Admission Policies at the Talihina Indian Medical Center, 1951
- Date:
- 1951-09-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Stanton Kamp's Denied Admission to Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1951-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Update on Five Civilized Tribes Foundation Grant Application
- Date:
- 1959-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Enrollment Number Inquiry
- Date:
- 1960-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Per Capita Payment Claim
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Processing Cherokee Per Capita Payment Claims: A Letter to Mrs. Mary Pruitt
- Date:
- 1963-02-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Attorneys' Fees Awarded in Cherokee Nation v. United States
- Date:
- 1963-10-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Order Allowing Attorneys' Fees for Cherokee Nation Claim
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The document is from K.B. Cornell, a public accountant, to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding H.R. 1631, a bill concerning lands near El Reno, Oklahoma. Cornell supports the bill as it is just for the Cheyenne-Indian Tribe and believes in doing what is right, regardless of political affiliation. He also mentions his professional field in tax accounting and praises Schwabe's ideas on taxation preferences. Cornell leaves the matter to Schwabe's judgement and expresses frustration over recent political events."]](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_55_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Justice: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The writer, a member of the Choctaw Tribe, challenges the negative portrayal of living conditions among the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma as reported by the Indian Rights Association. After obtaining a copy of the report, the writer finds it to be more balanced than newspaper excerpts suggest, but criticizes the use of generalizations and discrepancies. The writer also notes differences in experiences among the various tribes, particularly the Cherokees who have had more contact with whites."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Challenging the Misrepresentation of Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes: A Response to Angie Debo's Report")
![["Mrs. Grace H. Mathews of McAlester, Oklahoma raised concerns about the admission requirements for the Talihina Indian Medical Center. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs explained that only indigent Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes are eligible for hospitalization, with specific rules regarding Indian blood quantum and marital status. The Commissioner also mentioned the limited number of beds available and ongoing reviews of admissions policies. Congressman Carl Albert assured Mrs. Mathews that he is looking into the matter and appreciates her 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_11_65_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Admission Policies at the Talihina Indian Medical Center, 1951")
![["Mr. Henry Wesley inquires about why his brother-in-law, Stanton Kamp, was denied admission to the Talihina Indian Hospital in Oklahoma. The hospital stated that they are not equipped to treat patients with mental illnesses, such as senile dementia, which Mr. Kamp was diagnosed with. They advised that he be placed in a state institution instead. The hospital suggested that Mr. Kamp's family seek assistance from the County Judge in McAlester, Oklahoma. The letter from the Chief Medical Officer of the hospital, Dr. David W. Gillick, explains the situation and emphasizes that they are not able to handle mental cases at their facility. The letter was in response to inquiries made by Carl Albert, M.C. inquiring about Mr. Kamp's situation."]](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_65_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Stanton Kamp's Denied Admission to Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["The Five Civilized Tribes Foundation in Muskogee submitted a grant application for the Adult Education Program under Public Law 92-318 (Indian program) to the Office of Education. They were informed that a decision on funding will be made by June 1, and not all applicants will be funded due to lack of funds. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Office of Education have been in communication regarding the proposal and are keeping the Foundation updated on the status of their application. The Foundation expressed gratitude for the support and assistance they have received."]](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_121_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20-%20Five%20Civilzed%20Tribes,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Update on Five Civilized Tribes Foundation Grant Application")
![["Mrs. Bonnie Belle Wilson Bateman contacted Congressman Page Belcher seeking information on her mother's Cherokee Roll enrollee number. Belcher forwarded her request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee, but they were unable to locate any information on her mother. The Bureau suggested contacting the Muskogee Area office for more information. The Bureau also mentioned that the Cherokee Nation's claims were being prosecuted before the Indian Claims Commission, and there was no authority to add names to the Cherokee Roll. Belcher reassured Mrs. Bateman that he would continue to investigate and provide updates as soon as he received more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Enrollment Number Inquiry")
![["The letter is in response to Miss Mary Pruitt's claim for per capita payment from the Cherokee Nation for her grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Childers Pruitt. The letter states that Miss Pruitt's claim cannot be accepted as her grandmother's name is not on the final membership rolls of the Cherokee Nation approved in 1907. It advises Miss Pruitt to fill out another form with the required information, including her grandmother's roll number and those of her grandparents and their children. The letter assures that once a satisfactory form is received, it will be processed for payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0004.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Per Capita Payment Claim")
![["The recipient's letter and Proof of Death and Heirship for participation in the Cherokee per capita payment have been received. The claim has been forwarded to the Muskogee Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for processing."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0005.pdf "Processing Cherokee Per Capita Payment Claims: A Letter to Mrs. Mary Pruitt")
![["The Cherokee Nation filed an application for attorneys' fees, seeking an award of $1,436,447.61, based on 10% of the final judgment amount. The attorneys had two contracts with the Cherokee Nation, one from 1948 and another from 1958, both approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The contracts stipulated that the attorneys' compensation would be contingent on a recovery for the Cherokee Nation and not to exceed 10% of the amount recovered. The Commission allowed a partial fee of $200,000 in a previous order."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Attorneys' Fees Awarded in Cherokee Nation v. United States")
![["The Indian Claims Commission has granted attorneys' fees of $1,000,000 to the legal team representing the Cherokee Nation in a claim against the United States. This amount is in addition to a previous award of $200,000, making the total fee $1,000,000."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Order Allowing Attorneys' Fees for Cherokee Nation Claim")