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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Report Reveals Dire Poverty and Health Conditions among Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Debo, Angie, 1890-1988
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Rehabilitation Program for Eastern Oklahoma Indians Act
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- An Appeal for the Protection and Education of Oklahoma's Indian Children: A Letter to Congressman Carr Albert
- Date:
- 1949-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Restoration of Funds for Eufaula Indian Boarding School
- Date:
- 1949-01-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Samuel J. Checote and Carl Albert Regarding Funding for Eufaula Indian Boarding School in 1950
- Date:
- 1949-01-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Potential Closure of Eufaula Indian Boarding School in 1950
- Date:
- 1949-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for the Creek Indian School at Eufaula
- Date:
- 1949-01-27
- Creator:
- Harjo, Stella
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Resolution of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma: A Plea for Retention of Superintendent W. O. Roberts
- Date:
- 1949-08-05
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Support in Indian Affairs Legislation
- Date:
- 1949-10-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Quapaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["A report from state historian Angie Debo in 1949 reveals that many Oklahoma Indians live in poverty, with poor living conditions, disease, crime, and moral delinquency. The Cherokee are particularly affected, while the Creeks and Seminoles are in better situations. Angie Debo calls for measures to improve the situation, including stopping land sales, increasing Indian services, and expanding support programs for tribes."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Report Reveals Dire Poverty and Health Conditions among Oklahoma Indians")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1949 to provide for the rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes of eastern Oklahoma. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to undertake economic improvements for the tribes, including assistance with employment and adjustments related to it. It also outlines rules for loans, land ownership, and repayment, as well as the establishment of positions for credit supervisors and clerical staff to assist the tribes in various ways."]](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_80_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Rehabilitation Program for Eastern Oklahoma Indians Act")
![["The text is a letter written by Rev. A. W. Hancock to Congressman Carr Albert, addressing the issue of the potential closure of the Eufaula School and the lack of education and healthcare facilities for Indian children in Oklahoma. The letter requests support in ensuring that the school remains open and that promises of new schools are fulfilled. Rev. Hancock expresses concern for the welfare of the children and urges for action to protect and care for them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_93_0002_thumbnail.jpg "An Appeal for the Protection and Education of Oklahoma's Indian Children: A Letter to Congressman Carr Albert")
![["T. Bear of Checotah, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman Carl Albert on January 15, 1949, expressing concern about the lack of funding for the Eufaula Indian Boarding School, which serves Creek Indians. He requested Congressman Albert's cooperation in restoring the funds for the school, noting that it is the only school for the Creek Indians and serves orphans and children from broken homes. Congressman Albert responded on January 27, 1949, assuring Bear that he will work to get the school back in the budget."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_93_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Restoration of Funds for Eufaula Indian Boarding School")
![["Samuel J. Checote wrote a letter to Carl Albert expressing concern about the possible closure of the Eufaula Indian Boarding School due to lack of funding for the fiscal year of 1950. Checote requested that Albert do everything he can to restore the appropriations and ensure the school can continue to operate, as it is the only school for Creek Indians and serves orphans and other disadvantaged children. Albert responded, assuring Checote that he will work to restore the funding and expressing his commitment to the cause."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_93_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Samuel J. Checote and Carl Albert Regarding Funding for Eufaula Indian Boarding School in 1950")
![["The letter is from Escoe to Honorable Carl Albert, expressing concern that no funds have been allocated for the Eufaula Boarding School for the fiscal year of 1950. Escoe requests that Honorable Carl Albert do everything in his power to restore the appropriations in order to prevent the school from closing, as it is the only school available for Creeks and ministers to underprivileged children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_93_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Potential Closure of Eufaula Indian Boarding School in 1950")
![["Mrs. Stella Harjo wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert on January 21, 1949, asking for support in restoring funds for the Creek Indian School at Eufaula. Congressman Albert responded, expressing his willingness to cooperate in any way possible. Another letter from Mrs. Harjo dated January 21, 1979, reiterated the need for funding for the school. Congressman Albert responded again, expressing his support for the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_93_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for the Creek Indian School at Eufaula")
![["On July 23, 1949, the Officials and Representatives of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma agreed to hold a special session to promote harmony and welfare. They expressed support for retaining W. O. Roberts as General Superintendent, citing his experience and dedication to the tribes' progress. They also commended Roberts for encouraging tribal cooperation and participation. The resolution was acknowledged by Carl Albert, Representative of the 3rd District of Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_91_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Resolution of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma: A Plea for Retention of Superintendent W. O. Roberts")
![["Mrs. Juanita Harrison wrote a letter inquiring about payments to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes, as she believed the Creek Nation had not received any money. Congressman Carl Albert responded, explaining that the payments were only for Choctaw and Chickasaw members, and suggested Harrison contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for more information. Harrison had difficulty writing the letter due to a finger injury."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_81_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The document is a bill that aims to provide for the rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes and other Indians in eastern Oklahoma. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a program of economic and other improvements for the benefit of these tribes. The bill also includes provisions for loans to promote economic development, educational purposes, housing, and land purchases for individual Indians and tribal groups. It outlines regulations for loan eligibility, repayment, foreclosure, and the use of funds for assistance and protection of the interests of the United States. Additionally, it authorizes appropriations for administrative expenses, technical assistance, and employment support for the Indians."]](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_80_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Support in Indian Affairs Legislation")
