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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Employment Opportunity for Mr. Arthur Baldwin
- Date:
- 1952-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation Affairs
- Date:
- 1952-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief Belvin's Letter to Congressman Albert Regarding the Choctaw-Chickasaw Meeting and Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1952-10-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Continuance of Principal Officers of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions from 1954
- Date:
- 1952-12-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns About HUD's Disregard for American Indian Housing Needs
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 84th (1955-1957), 89th (1965-1967), 90th (1967-1969), 85th (1957-1959), 88th (1963-1965), 86th (1959-1961), 94th (1975-1977), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 83rd (1953-1955), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Gaither's Claim with the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1953-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for the Chickasaw Governor Selection
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- Maytubby, Floyd, 1893-1963
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Governor of Chickasaw Indian Tribe
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Chickasaw Nation Governor Selection Process
- Date:
- 1955-09-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reappointment of Floyd Maytubby as Governor of Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1955-10-14
- Creator:
- Maytubby, Floyd, 1893-1963
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
![["Mr. Arthur Baldwin applied for federal employment but was found to have only 1/64 degree Chickasaw blood, making him ineligible for an excepted appointment. Congressman Carl Albert recommended him for a position as a soil conservationist aide, and suggested he apply for agricultural graduate positions through the Civil Service Commission. The Bureau of Indian Affairs suggested Mr. Baldwin contact Mr. D.E. LeCrone for potential assignment as an Engineering Aid. Congressman Albert offered to help Mr. Baldwin further in his job search."]](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_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Muskogee%20Area%20Office%20-%20General,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Employment Opportunity for Mr. Arthur Baldwin")
![["The letter discusses the importance of education and spiritual culture in saving a people. It also mentions addressing issues related to tribal funds and appointments. The writer urges action and suggests taking a more aggressive approach in dealing with the 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0031_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation Affairs")
![["The letter is discussing inviting Congressmen to a Choctaw-Chickasaw meeting in McAlester to discuss Indian affairs, including the withdrawal program. The author believes that a meeting of this sort could have a positive impact on Indian affairs and is looking forward to Congressman Albert attending."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief Belvin's Letter to Congressman Albert Regarding the Choctaw-Chickasaw Meeting and Indian Affairs")
![["The document consists of correspondence between various officials regarding the approval of the continuance of the principal officers of the Five Civilized Tribes. The resolution was adopted at a meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council and urges the preservation of Tribal Entity by retaining the office of Principal Chief and Governor. Congressman Belcher is informed of the resolution and it is requested that copies be sent to relevant parties."]](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_35B_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Continuance of Principal Officers of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions from 1954")
![["Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma expresses concern to Secretary Harris of HUD about the delay in appointing a Special Assistant for Indian Housing and Alaska Native Programs. Senator Bartlett assures Governor James that the Secretary has all necessary information and an announcement can be expected soon. Governor James expresses frustration at the lack of progress in improving housing delivery for American Indians and urges Secretary Harris to take action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns About HUD's Disregard for American Indian Housing Needs")
![["The document is from Congressman Page Belcher to Mrs. Loie Gaither regarding her claim with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Belcher enclosed a copy of a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs explaining the per capita payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. He offers to help if things are not resolved soon and mentions that his wife, Gladys, sends her regards. The Bureau of Indian Affairs acknowledged receiving the letter and stated that they have sent a response to Gaither explaining the payments. They also mentioned forwarding her letter to the Area Director for further action. Another letter from Gaither to Belcher is included, where she requests information on her coal mine claim."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Gaither's Claim with the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a response from Carl Albert, a representative from Oklahoma, to a letter from Mrs. Eula Russell Carter regarding the Chickasaw's right to select their next governor. Albert assures Mrs. Carter that he has written to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to urge consideration of the Chickasaw's wishes on the matter."]](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_22_11_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Chickasaw Governor Selection")
![["Constituent writing to Commissioner Emmons to recommend Governor Floyd Maytubby for reappointment as Governor of the Chickasaw Indian Tribe. He praises Maytubby's outstanding service and expresses concern about plans to have the Governor serve without compensation. highlights Maytubby's dedication to helping Indians in Oklahoma City find employment and navigate legal and social issues. He urges the Commissioner to consider the impact of cutting off Maytubby's allowance and suggests a transition period for the new Governor. also emphasizes the positive working relationship between the Congressional Delegation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](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_22_11_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Governor of Chickasaw Indian Tribe")
![["The document discusses the selection of a Governor for the Chickasaw Nation and the process by which the Governor is appointed rather than elected. It mentions the reappointment of Mr. Floyd E. Maytubby as Governor and acknowledges a letter from Honorable Carl Albert expressing interest in allowing the Chickasaw Tribe to select their Governor by popular election. The Bureau of Indian Affairs states that the matter is under study and no final determination has been made yet."]](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_22_11_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Chickasaw Nation Governor Selection Process")
![["Beryl called to inform that Floyd Maytubby will be named governor of the Chickasaws again, with the official announcement to be made the next day. It is mentioned that there have been requests for the Chickasaws to elect their own chief. Rex Lee from the Bureau of Indian Affairs advised not to announce it before the official announcement and inquired about Carl's return."]](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_22_11_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Reappointment of Floyd Maytubby as Governor of Chickasaws")