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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_76_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Land Sales to the Government
- Date:
- 1949-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Restoration of Unclaimed Funds to Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1949-07-15
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Rights and Conservation Efforts in Oklahoma, 1949
- Date:
- 1949-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Construction of the Talihina-Bengal Road in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-07-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_33_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Appeal for Transfer of Fort Reno to Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-08-25
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Distribution for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-08-29
- 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_003_2_29_32_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 133: Establishing the American Indian Policy Review Commission
- Date:
- 1949-10-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Memorandum on the Distribution of Funds to Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-10-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Democratic Party U.S.
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1949-11-23
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation, Quapaw Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mrs. Myrtle Kisten wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the delayed payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands to the government. Congressman Albert responded, informing her that payments would begin in July and be mailed out by the Five Tribes Agency in Muskogee. Mrs. Kisten expressed her concerns and requested more information on the exact date of payment."]](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_76_0000-(20)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_76_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Land Sales to the Government")
![["The document is a letter from Carl Albert, M.C. to Mrs. Sophia Steedman, Secretary of the Pontotoc County Chickasaw Tribal Council, acknowledging receipt of a resolution expressing gratitude to Governor Overton James for his leadership and service to the Chickasaw tribe. Albert also mentions that he has recommended James for reappointment as Governor. The resolution highlights James' efforts to improve the social and economic status of tribal members and represents the tribe with dignity and honor. The resolution is recommended to be sent to the Secretary of the Interior and Commissioner of Indian Affairs."]](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_52_34_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Chickasaw,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Restoration of Unclaimed Funds to Chickasaw Nation")
![["The text is a series of correspondence regarding the desire of Clarence H. Eller, Jr. to retain the right to occupy certain lots in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, which were sold to the United States. The administration of the lands is being handled by the Bureau of Land Management, and deeds transferring the land from the Indian tribes to the government are still being prepared. The process of disposing of the lands will require time, and those currently occupying the lands under proper authority will not be disturbed by the government. Eller and others in similar situations are advised to preserve their leases and will be given opportunities to do so."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Rights and Conservation Efforts in Oklahoma, 1949")
![["The text consists of correspondence regarding the construction of the Talihina-Bengal Road in Oklahoma. Various letters discuss the planned project, the need for funding, and the benefits it would bring to the local communities. The project has been programmed and surveyed, but construction has not yet begun due to limited road funds. Officials are urged to prioritize the construction of the road to improve access to the Talihina Indian Hospital and reduce travel distances for the local residents."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_86_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction of the Talihina-Bengal Road in 1949")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator McFarland provides information on the historical treaties and reservations established for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians. It discusses the establishment of reservations in Kansas and Oklahoma, the relinquishment of lands, and the establishment of a military reservation on the second Oklahoma reservation. The document also addresses the legal status of the 1867 Cheyenne and Arapaho treaty reservation and asserts the tribes' right to occupy and enjoy the privileges guaranteed to them by the treaty."]](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_9_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Cheyenne%20and%20Arapaho,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_33_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Appeal for Transfer of Fort Reno to Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes")
![["Mrs. Cleo McKinney Peachee received a letter from Carl Albert, M.C., regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their land to the government. The living enrolled members will receive their money first, and regulations are being written up for this purpose. Checks will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, around the latter part of July. Children who are not enrolled may receive part of their father's payment if they are found to be legal heirs. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out for completion. Mrs. Peachee should have her daughters in California notify the Superintendent of their correct address to avoid delays in receiving their money. Mrs. Peachee expressed her gratitude for the assistance provided to the Indians by Carl Albert."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Distribution for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["Kenneth Smith, General Manager of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon, expressed support for Senate Joint Resolution 133, which would establish the American Indian Policy Review Commission. He highlighted the accomplishments of the Warm Springs Reservation in education, housing, and economic development, emphasizing the importance of initiative from within the community. Smith also raised concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs' funding and leadership, urging for more responsible and effective implementation of their Trust responsibility. He commended the Committee for their interest in Indian issues and believed that the establishment of the American Indian Policy Commission would bring new direction to Indian programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_32_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 133: Establishing the American Indian Policy Review Commission")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has made progress in distributing funds from the sale of tribal coal and asphalt lands to the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. 10,450 living enrollees have been paid, with efforts being made to pay the remaining living enrollees before processing claims of heirs for inherited shares. Approximately 23,000 forms for application and proof of heirship have been mailed out, with plans to provide assistance to those who need help with their claims. The Bureau believes that the work is progressing well and payments to heirs will be made as quickly as possible."]](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_79_0000-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Memorandum on the Distribution of Funds to Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["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")
![["The document is a letter and resolution regarding desired legislation and a bill for the rehabilitation of the needy and deserving members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma. The resolution endorses the bill and urges Congress to enact it into law. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a program for economic improvements for the tribes and other Indians in eastern Oklahoma, with a budget of $50,000,000. Loans can be made for economic development and education purposes, with specific eligibility criteria. Reimbursement for loans must be made within forty years."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C.")