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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Edward Sockey's Application for Removal of Restrictions: A Collection of Letters from 1949
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of an Indian Service Field Office in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, 1949
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Progress for Native Americans: A Letter of Thanks
- Date:
- 1949-05-31
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Chickasaw Headrights: A 1949 Correspondence between Lymon Seeley and Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_88_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Restrictions Removal for Marlin Billy in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- 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_78_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Government Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inheritance Rights under Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Law: A Correspondence
- Date:
- 1949-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Foreign relations, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inheritance Rights of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale Proceeds
- Date:
- 1949-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Land Dispute and Oil Pipeline Construction on Native American Land
- Date:
- 1949-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mr. Edward Sockey from Bokoshe, Oklahoma has been trying to have his restrictions lifted. The Muskogee Agency found that his educational loan has been fully paid but he has not returned his application. Congressman Carl Albert is trying to help Sockey with his application and has requested an update from the agency. Sockey is also grateful for information regarding the sale of segregated coal and asphalt lands and hopes for help in lifting his restrictions."]](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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Edward Sockey's Application for Removal of Restrictions: A Collection of Letters from 1949")
![["The document is a series of communications regarding the establishment of a field office in Broken Bow for processing claims of the Choctaw Tribe. Congressman Carl Albert is coordinating with the Indian Service and the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency to expedite per capita payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. There is a request to station a clerk in Broken Bow to assist with processing claims. The Superintendent assures that every effort is being made to expedite the payment to living allottees."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of an Indian Service Field Office in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, 1949")
![["Daniel Coody, a member of the Cherokee Tribe and Vice Chairman of the Cherokee Executive Committee, is writing to Congressman Carl Albert to request his support for a proposed bill that would benefit the Five Tribes people of Eastern Oklahoma. Coody believes that a bill introduced by Congressman Stigler does not provide any advantages for the Indian people in terms of services. He asks Congressman Albert to consider introducing a bill on their behalf and looks forward to hearing from him before their next committee meeting on December 3, 1949."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Progress for Native Americans: A Letter of Thanks")
![["The letter is from Lymon Seeley to Representative Carl Albert, inquiring about how to ascertain if he has a claim to Chickasaw headrights. Albert suggests contacting the Superintendent at the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Seeley expresses his belief that he has a claim and asks for further assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_82_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Chickasaw Headrights: A 1949 Correspondence between Lymon Seeley and Representative Carl Albert")
![["The text consists of correspondence regarding the removal of restrictions from 40 acres of land acquired by Marlin Billy in August 1948. Congressman Carl Albert inquired on behalf of Marlin Billy to have the restrictions removed, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs is working on the matter. Marlin Billy expressed his desire to sell the land and requested assistance in removing the restrictions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_88_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_88_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Restrictions Removal for Marlin Billy in 1949")
![["Mr. Landis inquired about the payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for their coal and asphalt lands sold to the government. The Indian office advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks being mailed out by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. After living members are paid, proof of heirship notices will be sent to heirs of deceased members to determine legal heirs and amounts to be received. Mr. Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, provided this information to Mr. Landis and 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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Government Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The letter is responding to an inquiry about whether a full blood Choctaw woman who married a white man under Indian law will receive her deceased husband's share of money for coal lands sold to the government. The response states that if the husband was enrolled as a member of the tribe and has no other heirs, the wife may receive his share. It is recommended to contact the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma 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_6_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inheritance Rights under Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Law: A Correspondence")
![["Mr. Wilson is inquiring about whether his mother, who is listed on the Choctaw rolls, will receive his deceased father's share of monies from the sale of coal lands. The Indian office advises that enrolled members will be paid first, and then proof of heirship notices will be sent to heirs of deceased members to determine legal heirs and amounts to be received. Mr. Albert suggests contacting the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee for detailed information. He reassures Mr. Wilson that since his mother is an enrolled member, she will be among the first to receive her share."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Inheritance Rights of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale Proceeds")
![["Mrs. Annie L. Nelson of Madill, Oklahoma, had a dispute with the Ben Franklin Oil Company regarding a pipeline right-of-way across her land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Five Civilized Tribes Agency were involved in the matter, and attempts were made to reach a settlement. Mrs. Nelson brought a lawsuit against the company, but it was resolved in favor of the company. The Bureau of Indian Affairs considered the amount deposited by the company for damages and right-of-way to be an equitable settlement, and no further action could be taken on behalf of Mrs. Nelson. Congressman Carl Albert was involved in the correspondence regarding this issue."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Land Dispute and Oil Pipeline Construction on Native American Land")
![["Mrs. Phoebe Sewell wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal and asphalt lands sold to the government. Congressman Albert responded that payments are anticipated to be made that year, with enrolled members receiving around $300 or more. He advised enrolled members to update their mailing address with the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma to avoid delays in receiving their checks. He also mentioned that heirs of deceased members will receive their share based on proof of heirship notices. Mrs. Sewell expressed gratitude for the information and mentioned using the money to buy a little home."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales")