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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Upcoming Conference to Negotiate Land Purchase Contract with Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Correspondence from Missionaries to Carl Albert Seeking Aid in Understanding Chickasaw Indian Nation
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- An Enigmatic Letter from Poteau, OK
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Help: Indian Affairs in North Carolina
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Education: A Letter from Carl Albert to Mr. James D. Dunlap
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Delicate Handling: The Choctaw Chief Election
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Contract Negotiations with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Chief James Kohdat and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Garrison Dam Project
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- From Defense Base to School: The Historical Transformation of Fort Cantonment
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The Department plans to have a conference with tribal representatives to reach an agreement on a purchase price, which will then be submitted to voters in a referendum and then to Congress. The purchase price will be credited to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians and distributed according to the terms of the contract. The Indians may insist on a provision for the distribution of a portion of the purchase price."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Upcoming Conference to Negotiate Land Purchase Contract with Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The Boggans, newly appointed missionaries to the Chickasaw Indian Nation, are seeking help in acquiring a Choctaw language dictionary or similar book to aid in their work. They have contacted the Indian Agency of Ardmore and are asking Honorable Carl Albert for assistance in obtaining the needed resources."]](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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Correspondence from Missionaries to Carl Albert Seeking Aid in Understanding Chickasaw Indian Nation")
![["The document discusses a hard race and mentions building oneself up without spending too much. It also mentions a company in Poteau, Oklahoma and a doctor named Dr. Woodson. The document discusses medical care and encourages contacting Dr. Cates for more information."]](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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0016_thumbnail.jpg "An Enigmatic Letter from Poteau, OK")
![["The document is an appeal to Honorable Carl Albert regarding the plight of the Indians in North Carolina. The writer believes that Albert's interest in deserving Indians who are willing to help themselves can be of assistance. They are requesting vacant land in North Carolina to be able to farm and be independent. The writer asks Albert to use his influence to help the Indians in any way 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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Help: Indian Affairs in North Carolina")
![["The document is from Carl Albert to James D. Dunlap regarding an issue with Mr. Montgomery disallowing a leave of absence for Dunlap. Albert has taken the matter up with the Commissioner's office and although they initially refused to interfere, they have agreed to look into the situation and contact Montgomery to try and resolve the issue. Albert assures Dunlap that he will do everything he can to help."]](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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Education: A Letter from Carl Albert to Mr. James D. Dunlap")
![["The first letter is from Alma Burba, secretary to Congressman Carl Albert, discussing a potential issue with the election of a Choctaw chief and the desire to have Mr. Impson appointed to the position. The second letter is a response from Alice Morris, secretary to Congressman William G. Stigler, informing Alma that James V. Belvin has been sworn in as Chief of the Choctaw Nation and offering advice for similar situations in the future."]](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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Delicate Handling: The Choctaw Chief Election")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is responding to a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the need for a budget estimate for an appropriation to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for segregated coal and asphalt lands. The Commissioner assures the Senator that they are working on the request and will have it prepared promptly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0026_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Charles E. Burch regarding a contract being drawn between the Secretary of the Interior and officials of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes of Indians. Once the contract is prepared, it will be voted on by the members of the two tribes and then considered by Congress. Burch is inquiring about the government buying coal-asphalt sand from the tribes, which they have been waiting on since 1902. He requests that Elmer Thomas look into the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Contract Negotiations with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes")
![["The text is a correspondence between Chief James Kohat and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Garrison Dam project in North Dakota. Chief Kohat expresses interest in the project and requests information and assistance in getting value for the land. Senator Thomas acknowledges the request and promises to help gather information and secure the money. Additionally, Chief Kohat mentions that others in California also want assistance with a project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fort%20Berthold%20Indians,%20May-Jun.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Chief James Kohdat and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Garrison Dam Project")
![["Fort Cantonment, once a strong link in the chain of western fortresses, now stands as a battered monument to the pioneers. Originally built in 1876 to protect against Indian uprisings, the fort was later converted into a school where Indians were taught useful skills. The fort played a significant role in the settlement of the west, along with other forts in the area. Today, the fort is in disrepair, but serves as a reminder of the region's history."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fort%20Cantonment,%20Oct.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0001_thumbnail.jpg "From Defense Base to School: The Historical Transformation of Fort Cantonment")