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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_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 Nation Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-05-29
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-05-31
- 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_72_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment for Deceased Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Members
- Date:
- 1949-05-31
- 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_72_0018
- 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:
- 1949-05-31
- 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_63_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Important Information Regarding Indian Payments and Heirship Notices
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, 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_63_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Coal Land Sale Payment Distribution
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Payment Claims
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, 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_63_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Affairs Update: Payment and Roll Reopening for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Oklahoma Weather and Payments
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- 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_72_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Successful Congressional Action: A Letter from Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- 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)
![["Mr. Robert L. Parish has written a letter to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Congressman Albert responds, explaining that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks sent out by the Indian Office. Payments to heirs of deceased members will require proof of heirship. Parish asks for more information on how payments will be made, and Albert assures him that he will help with any further questions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Dicky Smith received a letter from Carl Albert, M.C. regarding the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office will distribute payments to the heirs of deceased members after proof of heirship is provided. Living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks expected to be mailed out around the latter part of July. Payments are estimated to be around $300 per person. Mrs. Smith also inquired about payment for her deceased sister and provided information about her sister's heirs."]](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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Mattie Lynn is inquiring about payment for the sale of land belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation following her husband's passing. The Indian Office has advised that payment will be distributed to heirs after proof of heirship is established. Living enrolled members will be paid first, followed by heirs. Mrs. Lynn is instructed to contact the Superintendent to request an heirship notice."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment for Deceased Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Members")
![["Mrs. Irvin wrote to Mr. Albert asking about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands sold to the government. Mr. Albert responded, stating that proof of heirship notices would be sent out in August and advised her to contact the Superintendent if she did not receive one. Mrs. Irvin had plans to visit her son in Chicago and requested a blank form for her per capita payment. Mr. Albert assured her that the process was being prepared and offered further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["The document is a response to a previous letter from Mrs. W. R. Ingram providing names and addresses of family members on Indian rolls for payment of coal lands. The payment will be sent out by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out later in the summer for completion. The document also includes a list of names and addresses of Mrs. Ingram's children and relatives to be added to the rolls."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Important Information Regarding Indian Payments and Heirship Notices")
![["Mr. and Mrs. Cronwell wrote to Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives, asking for information about the payment they are entitled to from the sale of coal and asphalt lands. Carl Albert responded, explaining that the total contract amount is $8,500,000 and the payment will be distributed on a per capita basis by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee. He offered to provide any further assistance needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Coal Land Sale Payment Distribution")
![["The document discusses the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. It mentions that payments will be made to living enrolled members first, with proof of heirship notices to be sent out for deceased members. The document assures the recipient that payment is being processed and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Payment Claims")
![["Mr. James wrote to Congressman Carl Albert asking about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for their land sold to the government. Congressman Albert responded that payments will be made to living enrolled members first, with proof of heirship notices to be sent out later. He also mentioned that the rolls of the two tribes have not been reopened. Mr. James expressed gratitude for the information and interest in the welfare of the tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Affairs Update: Payment and Roll Reopening for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["The document is a response to a previous letter received from M. W. Priddy, Sr., updating on the weather conditions in Oklahoma and discussing the delay in coal and asphalt payments. The writer also mentions the Jackson Day Dinner and expresses hope that Congress will adjourn in July so that they can return home. The writer expresses concern about the excessive rain affecting crops in Oklahoma and mentions that payments may not be received until September. The writer sends their regards to Mary and Alma and signs off with best wishes."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Oklahoma Weather and Payments")
![["The document from Mrs. Becker to Carl Albert inquires about the appropriations for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands. Carl Albert responds that the bill was signed into law and payments will be made to living enrolled members of the tribes. He gives information on the process and suggests contacting the Superintendent in Muskogee, Oklahoma for more details. Albert gives permission for excerpts of his remarks to be included in the next issue of Smoke Signals and looks forward to receiving a copy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Successful Congressional Action: A Letter from Carl Albert")