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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Albert Secures Tax Exemption for Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- 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_55_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Dissenting Opinion of Chief Commissioner Witt on the Construction of the Indian Claims Commission Act
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Coal Land Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Payment of Segregated Coal Lands Sale
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, 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_61_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes: Update and Instructions for Heirs
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_62_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Indian Claims Investigation
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes Payment
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- 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_68_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands: Important Information
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- 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_76_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Land Sales
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Congressman Carl Albert has been informed that the sale of coal and asphalt lands of the Choctaws and Chickasaws is not subject to income taxes, based on a ruling from the United States Treasury Department."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0000%20-%20Press%20Releases%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Albert Secures Tax Exemption for Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands")
![["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")
![["Chief Commissioner Witt dissents from the majority opinion, arguing that the petitioner has established a cause of action under clause (3) of the Indian Claims Commission Act. He also believes that if the claim is not established under clause (3), it can still be considered under clause (5) based on fair and honorable dealings. He argues that the history and intent of the legislation should be considered in interpreting the jurisdictional provisions of the act. Witt references previous cases to support his interpretation that claims can be judged based on fair and honorable dealings, even if they do not align with existing rules of law or equity."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_55_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Osage,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_55_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Dissenting Opinion of Chief Commissioner Witt on the Construction of the Indian Claims Commission Act")
![["Mrs. G. F. Payne wrote to Representative Carl Albert regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Representative Albert assured her that he would work to have the full amount placed in a supplemental appropriations bill. Mrs. Payne expressed her concern over delays in payment and urged Representative Albert to do everything in his power to ensure the payment is made in a lump sum."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Coal Land Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Mr. Pickens wrote to Carl Albert, a state representative, regarding the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The full amount is included in a bill being held up in the Appropriations Committee, but Albert assures Pickens that he will do his best to ensure its passage."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Payment of Segregated Coal Lands Sale")
![["Mr. William Lewis inquires about payment for the sale of coal lands by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes to the government. Congressman Carl Albert responds, stating that the payment is included in a bill but is currently held up in the Appropriations Committee. He assures Mr. Lewis that he will work to settle the matter as soon as possible and advises him to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for information on proving heirship for the payments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes: Update and Instructions for Heirs")
![["Mrs. Betty Jean Driver from Fort Scott, Kansas is seeking information about Choctaw Indian claims and enrollment records for Joseph B. Glenn and Glenn Tucker. The Indian Office has informed her that their names were not added to the approved roll of the Choctaw Nation, which was closed in 1907. She has written to Congressman Carl Albert and the Office of Indian Affairs for clarification and assistance in establishing heirship to the Choctaw Indian claim. Congressman Albert's office is working to resolve the issue and will advise Mrs. Driver accordingly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_62_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_62_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Indian Claims Investigation")
![["Mrs. Ada B. Owens received a thank you card from Carl Albert regarding the payment of coal and asphalt lands to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Albert expressed his appreciation for Owens' support in getting the bill passed and encouraged her to reach out to him at any time."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes Payment")
![["Mrs. Robbie M. Jonas has written a letter to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their lands to the government. She has moved from Oklahoma and is unsure of how to receive information about this payment. Congressman Albert informs her that the living enrolled members will be paid first and advises her to write to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma with her new address, roll number, and tribe to ensure she receives her check without delay. He also mentions that no forms will be necessary for the living enrolled members."]](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_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands: Important Information")
![["Mr. Clark Jackson wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert expressing his urgency in receiving the capital payment for the Choctaw Indians. Congressman Albert responded by informing Jackson that payments would begin in July and that they had been pressuring the Indian Service to expedite the process. Albert assured Jackson that the checks would be mailed soon and requested that he inform his neighbors. Albert also offered his assistance and encouraged Jackson to reach out 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_76_0000-(20)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_76_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Land Sales")