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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Receiving Payment for Coal Lands: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_67_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry About Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-02
- 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_67_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Claims
- Date:
- 1949-06-02
- 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_67_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Condolences and Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-06-02
- 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_69_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma: A Letter from Choc-Chick
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry About Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_67_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry Regarding Capital Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- 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_67_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Coal Lands: Important Information for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_66_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Payments
- Date:
- 1949-06-04
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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_67_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Roll Numbers for Deceased Family Members - A Request for Assistance
- Date:
- 1949-06-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mr. Loman writes to Congressman Albert regarding payment for coal lands sold to the government by the Choctaw-Chickasaw tribes. He inquires about the procedure to prove his heirship to his deceased father in order to receive payment. Congressman Albert assures him that proof of heirship notices will be sent out in August, and advises him to contact the Agency if he does not receive one. He expresses his happiness that the long debt is finally being paid and offers to help in any way he can."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Receiving Payment for Coal Lands: A Letter Exchange")
![["Mrs. Bettie B. Ward wrote a letter to Carl Albert inquiring about the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert responded explaining that the share of a deceased member will be distributed to their heirs after proof of heirship is provided. He also mentioned that living enrolled members will be paid first and checks will be mailed out around the latter part of July. Mrs. Ward had inquired about deceased members and their claims, as her son and husband were deceased, but did not have children. Albert assured her that the Indian Office will determine the legal heirs and the amount each will receive."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry About Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands")
![["The document is a response to a query about the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The writer assures that the old debt is being paid and explains the process for payment of deceased claims, stating that living enrolled members will be paid first and heirs will receive payments based on the number of legal heirs. The writer expresses a desire to help the welfare of the Indians and offers 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_6_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Claims")
![["Mrs. Wright wrote to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the death of her mother and the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Congressman Albert expressed his sympathies and advised Mrs. Wright to notify the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency of her mother's death. He also informed her that living enrolled members would be paid first, with checks likely to be mailed out in mid-July. Congressman Albert offered 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_6_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Condolences and Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The document from Mrs. Dora L. Gaines to Carl Albert, M.C. expresses appreciation for the previous letter and payment set in motion for enrolled members. Mrs. Gaines mentions teaching Hiram Impson and provides personal information about her family. She also includes a poem entitled \"Oklahoma\"."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma: A Letter from Choc-Chick")
![["Mrs. Delphine Ellis is inquiring about the payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. She is seeking information about deceased claims and the distribution of payments to legal heirs. Carl Albert, M.C., advises her to wait for proof of heirship notices from the Indian Office and to contact the Superintendent in Muskogee if she does not receive a notice. Mrs. Ellis also asks about the inheritance of her deceased father's estate, who had remarried and had children with his second wife. She is unsure if she or her half-sisters will receive a share of the inheritance."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry About Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands")
![["The document is from Belton Harlin in Corona, California, asking about the process for receiving payment for coal lands sold by the Choctaws and Chickasaws to the government. Carl Albert responds, informing Harlin that enrolled members will be paid first and advising him to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to provide his current address and receive instructions on how to receive his payment. Albert assures Harlin of his willingness to help and signs the letter."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry Regarding Capital Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mrs. Winnie Wingo received a response from Carl Albert, M.C. regarding her inquiry about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands sold to the government. Checks will be mailed directly to members from the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and proof of heirship notices will be sent out later in the year. Carl Albert is happy that this old debt is finally being paid and regrets that more members did not live to receive the benefits."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Coal Lands: Important Information for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mr. and Mrs. Rockman wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the appropriation for payment of Choctaw and Chickasaw segregated coal and asphalt lands. Congressman Albert responded, informing them that Congress passed a bill including $8,500,000 for payment of these lands on a per capita basis to enrolled members of the tribes. He assured them that the payments would be made as soon as possible and offered his assistance in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_66_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Payments")
![["Mrs. Flourah B. Long is seeking information about her deceased family members who were part of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes in order to file a claim for potential payments. She is advised to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee for their roll numbers. If she is unable to obtain this information, she is encouraged to reach out to Carl Alpert, M.C. for further assistance."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Roll Numbers for Deceased Family Members - A Request for Assistance")