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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes Land Sale Compensation
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about the Choctaw Chieftainship Succession Process
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Legacy of Will Rogers: A Beloved American Icon
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Correspondence on Choctaw Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment and Sale of Tribal Lands to the U.S. Government
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Choctaw Nation Chief Nominating Convention
- Date:
- 1947-01-31
- Creator:
- Durant, William A.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Miss Mansell Regarding Opposition to Proposed Legislation on Choctaw and Chickesaw Land Leasing Extension
- Date:
- 1947-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Retirement
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Proposed Extension of Leasing Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands: A Letter to Mr. Reuben Meeks
- Date:
- 1947-03-14
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Retirement
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Correspondence Regarding Sale of Indian Royal Lands in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1947-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_98_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recent Transaction Concerning Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations: Update from Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1947-04-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["Miss Lavinia Alberson is inquiring about the proposed sale of coal and asphalt lands of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes, wondering if she will be entitled to receive any money as her father was a Chickasaw Freedman. She is seeking assistance in getting on the list to receive compensation from the government for freedmen. Congressman Carl Albert responds, stating that only members enrolled under a specific date and heirs of deceased enrollees will be entitled to receive payment. He offers further assistance if 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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes Land Sale Compensation")
![["The document expresses concern about the potential change in Choctaw Chieftainship and urges the Department of Indian Affairs to keep their promise of allowing a nominating convention for the selection of the next chief. The writer fears that without this process, a new chief may be appointed who continues policies that are disapproved by the majority of Choctaws. They request a reply to confirm if the promise will be upheld."]](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_1_94_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about the Choctaw Chieftainship Succession Process")
![["The document discusses the achievements of Americans of Indian descent, specifically highlighting the late Honorable Charles D. Carter, a Chickasaw Indian who served in Congress, and Sequoyah and Will Rogers, two famous Oklahomans of Cherokee and Indian descent. It emphasizes the success Carl Albert and contributions of individuals of Indian heritage in various fields."]](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_2_12_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0017_thumbnail.jpg "The Legacy of Will Rogers: A Beloved American Icon")
![["The Secretary of the Interior received a letter regarding a petition by the Choctaw Indians for a per capita payment and the sale of tribal mineral lands to the United States. The Secretary cannot recommend a per capita payment at this time due to administrative problems and costs. Negotiations are ongoing for the sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands to the United States, with disagreements over the purchase price. The Indians are requesting the Government to consider their equities arising from delays in fulfilling obligations."]](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_2_3_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(1),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1947 Correspondence on Choctaw Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment and Sale of Tribal Lands to the U.S. Government")
![["Mrs. David M. Hartshorne sent a petition to Congressman Carl Albert requesting the immediate appointment of Harry J.W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaws, following his election in a fair election. The Indian Office has confirmed Belvin's appointment for a four-year term starting in 1918. Congressman Albert's office acknowledged the petition and stated that they have notified the appropriate authorities of Belvin's appointment."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+Choctaw+Nation,+1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe")
![["The document is acknowledging receipt of a request for information regarding obtaining a nominating convention for the principal chief of the Choctaw nation. It mentions that the current chief, William A. Durant, was appointed for a two-year term and the Indian Office is working on a plan for the enrolled members to express their choice for the chief. The document is signed by W. G. Stigler, M. C. and a copy is also sent to Honorable Carl Albert, M. C."]](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_1_94_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Regarding Choctaw Nation Chief Nominating Convention")
![["Miss Mansell received a letter from Congressman Carl Albert stating that he has received a petition opposing the extension of leasing the Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands. He assures her that he will resist any efforts to delay the matter and that the Interior Department plans to have a conference with tribal representatives to reach an agreement on the purchase price of the lands."]](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_2_3_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(1),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Miss Mansell Regarding Opposition to Proposed Legislation on Choctaw and Chickesaw Land Leasing Extension")
![["The letter from Carl Albert to Reuben Meeks addresses a petition opposing legislation to extend the time for leasing Choctaw and Chickasaw lands for coal and asphalt. Albert states that negotiations for the purchase price of the lands are ongoing and he will resist any effort to delay 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_2_3_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(1),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Proposed Extension of Leasing Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands: A Letter to Mr. Reuben Meeks")
![["The letter is a response to Mrs. Myrtle Creason regarding the sale of Indian tribal lands in Pittsburg and McCurtain Counties. The sender, Carl Albert, assures Mrs. Creason that he will look into 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_2_4_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(2),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1947 Correspondence Regarding Sale of Indian Royal Lands in Oklahoma")
![["The document from Carl Albert to Mr. Bentley Beams discusses a recent transaction between the Department of Interior and tribal officials regarding the sale of coal and asphalt lands. An agreement was reached for the Department of Interior to pay $8,500,000 for the lands, which will be presented to enrolled Indians for approval. If approved, the proceeds will be distributed to tribal members on a per capita basis. Mr. Beams also writes to Carl Albert asking for more information on the matter to inform the older tribal members who are depending on him for updates."]](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_1_98_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_98_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Recent Transaction Concerning Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations: Update from Carl Albert")