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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against Abolishment of the Indian Bureau
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thomas regarding Indian affairs
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Maytubby Reappointed as Principal Chief of Oklahoma Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1948-01-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Carl Albert regarding Resignation and Appreciation for Support
- Date:
- 1948-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of Harry J. W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1948-08-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Carl Albert Announces Per Capita Payments for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_1_33_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Announces Progress on Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Restrictions and Inequality: A Letter to Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Information on the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Education Program
- Date:
- 1949-03-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Native Land Rights Dispute in Alaska: A Call for Congressional Action
- Date:
- 1949-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mrs. M. D. Hyrick sent a letter to United States Senator Elmer Thomas enclosing a resolution regarding the proposed abolishment of the Indian Bureau. The resolution expresses disapproval of the abolishment, stating that it would be detrimental to the Indian community and that they lack the knowledge and understanding to manage their own affairs. The resolution also recommends the appointment of a well-prepared and qualified attorney for United States Commissioners. The resolution was signed by a committee group staff and includes various members and their roles. Senator Thomas acknowledges receipt of the resolution and expresses willingness to discuss the matter further with Mrs. Hyrick's attorney."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against Abolishment of the Indian Bureau")
![["The document is a response from Elmer Thomas, a member of the United States Senate, to a man named Henry Elk River regarding the status of Indians and the recommendations of the Hoover Commission. Thomas acknowledges Elk River's concerns and assures him that the Indian Office will remain open to take care of the Indians with regards to hospitals, health, and education. Thomas also mentions that the recommendations of the Hoover Commission may not have much influence. Elk River expresses his concerns about the treatment of Indians, particularly in hospitals, and requests for action to be taken against the Commission."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thomas regarding Indian affairs")
![["Floyd E. Maytubby has been reappointed as the Principal Chief of the Chickasaw Indian Tribe for a two-year term starting October 18. He has served in this position for 16 years and will now carry out his duties without a salary, but will receive an expense allowance of $12 per day when on duty."]](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_22_11_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Maytubby Reappointed as Principal Chief of Oklahoma Chickasaws")
![["The document lists the members of the Board of Morrison Public Schools in Oklahoma, including the President, Clerk, and Member. It also mentions the Superintendent, Jim Dunlap. A letter is enclosed for Carl Albert from the Principal of a school, discussing a resignation and expressing appreciation for support."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Carl Albert regarding Resignation and Appreciation for Support")
![["The document informs Mr. D. J. Wesley that Harry J. W. Belvin has been appointed as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, after receiving the highest number of votes in an election held on June 21. President Truman signed a commission appointing Mr. Belvin for a term of four years starting on August 18, 1948. The document is signed by William Zimmerman, Jr., Acting 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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of Harry J. W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation")
![["Congressman Carl Albert and the Oklahoma Congressional delegation met with officials to discuss the process of making per capita payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Superintendent Roberts will set up an office in Muskogee to handle the payments, with the first checks expected to be sent out in July for $350 each to enrolled members. Heirs will be paid after living enrolled members receive their checks."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Carl Albert Announces Per Capita Payments for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Congressman Carl Albert met with officials from the Indian Affairs department to discuss procedures for making per capita payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Superintendent Roberts will set up an office in Masimagee to handle the payments, with the first checks expected to be sent out in July for $350 each to enrolled members. Payments will only be made after checks are sent out to living enrolled members."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Announces Progress on Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The document is written by W.T. Blackwolf to United States historian Elmer Thomas in 1948, discussing the issues faced by Native Americans due to restrictions placed on them by government agencies. Blackwolf believes that abolishing these agencies and lifting restrictions would benefit the Native American community and reduce the burden on the Federal budget. He argues that these restrictions hinder the ability of young and middle-aged Native Americans to compete with the white race and suggests that they should be treated equally to the African American community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Restrictions and Inequality: A Letter to Elmer Thomas")
![["The document is a response to a request for information on the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Education Program. It includes statistics from Fiscal Year 1974 and an overview of the program for the incoming Secretary of the Interior. The Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs assures the recipient that they are available for further assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Education%20Programs/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Information on the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Education Program")
![["Cyrus Peck, President of the Native Brotherhood in Sitka, Alaska, is writing to Secretary of the Interior Julius A. Krug expressing concern about a bill that would extinguish native land rights in Alaska and replace them with the right to sue for damages. Peck questions why legislation is necessary when the Department already has the power to settle these issues without costly lawsuits and rehabilitation programs. He urges Secretary Krug to clarify the situation before moving forward with the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Native Land Rights Dispute in Alaska: A Call for Congressional Action")