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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_111_35_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Revolutionizing Housing Construction: A Partnership with Atkinson Industries
- Date:
- 1952-01-27
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Petition for Referendum on Dead Claim Payments
- Date:
- 1952-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Perpetuating the History of the Choctaw Indians: A Vision for the Morris Foundation
- Date:
- 1952-04-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- 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)
![["Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation is reaching out to members of Congress to support the Indian Housing Program. He highlights the benefits of the program and the partnership with Atkinson Industries to provide quality homes and job training for American Indians in rural areas. James believes this partnership could serve as a model for other Indian communities across the country."]](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_111_35_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Chickasaw,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_111_35_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Revolutionizing Housing Construction: A Partnership with Atkinson Industries")
![["Mrs. Myrtle Creason, President of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation, sent a letter to Honorable Carl Albert requesting the return of petitions asking for a referendum on returning dead claim payments to the blood line. Albert complied and returned the petitions. Creason thanked him and expressed her willingness to provide any further assistance needed."]](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_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Petition for Referendum on Dead Claim Payments")
![["The document is from Lon Folsom Morris, president of Morris Development Company, Inc., to Carl Albert, M.C., regarding the history and development of the Choctaw Indians. Morris discusses the Morris Foundation, which aims to preserve the history of the Choctaw Indians through various means such as publishing a history book and producing a motion picture. Morris also seeks information on royalties related to coal properties and names of Choctaw attorneys. Additionally, Morris mentions his family's history in Atoka County and his efforts to preserve Choctaw history and culture."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Perpetuating the History of the Choctaw Indians: A Vision for the Morris Foundation")
![["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")