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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Malone Bill: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1950-01-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Appointment as Medical Director of Indian Clinic at Atoka
- Date:
- 1950-01-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Tourism Development Conference Invitation
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Indigenous Language Barrier at Idabel, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Part-Time Physician Position in Atoka: Correspondence from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1950-02-09
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Bill Authorizing Commutation of Appropriation for Choctaw Nation Treaties
- Date:
- 1950-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Indian Rights: A Letter to Honorable Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1950-03-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Education and Spiritual Culture: A Letter from the Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1950-04-03
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Assistance with Enroll Number for Payments
- Date:
- 1950-04-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Challenges Faced by the Indian Department: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1950-08-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The document is from Erle E. Howe, President of the National American Indian League, expressing support for the Malone Bill (S. 2726) which aims to emancipate American Indians and abolish the Indian Bureau. Senator Elmer Thomas responds, thanking Howe for his views and stating that he will consider them when the bill comes to the Senate for a vote."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Malone Bill: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the position of a part-time physician at an Indian clinic that has not been filled since the previous physician passed away. The documents provide details about the position, including the responsibilities, pay rate, and application process. The documents are addressed to Honorable Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives, and suggest that he pass the information on to potential candidates for the position."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%20General,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Appointment as Medical Director of Indian Clinic at Atoka")
![["The City Council of Checotah, Oklahoma adopted a resolution on April 5, 1965 in support of the establishment of an Indian Exposition, Pageant, and Tourist Entertainment Center known as Indian Territory, U.S.A. The resolution stated that the project would be economically beneficial to the city and community. They requested assistance from Honorable Carl Albert to help make the project successful. Carl Albert expressed his willingness to assist with the development of the project in a letter dated April 21, 1965."]](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_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Tourism Development Conference Invitation")
![["A letter from Mrs. R.O. Scarborough to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about Cherokee claims due to her deceased family members. Congressman Albert is contacting the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for information. The Area Director of the L.L. R. Division encloses a circular letter to provide information on payments to the Cherokee Tribe. Mrs. Scarborough requests information on Indian rights and benefits for her deceased family members who were members of the Cherokee Tribe."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%20General,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Indigenous Language Barrier at Idabel, Oklahoma")
![["The document is from Samuel Lowman to Carl Albert, discussing the need for someone to help the Indians in Idabel who cannot speak English. Lowman suggests contacting Mr. W. O. Roberts at the Indian Agency in Muskogee for assistance. He also mentions the issue of money not reaching the grocery office in Muskogee and asks for help in resolving this matter. Lowman indicates that they need someone to handle Indian affairs in Idabel and requests help in finding a suitable candidate."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%20General,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Part-Time Physician Position in Atoka: Correspondence from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["The document is a letter from Isreal Folsom to Honorable Carl Albert, thanking him for his efforts in sponsoring a bill on behalf of the Indians. Folsom expresses gratitude and willingness to assist further if needed, emphasizing the importance of receiving what is due to the Indian community."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%20General,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Bill Authorizing Commutation of Appropriation for Choctaw Nation Treaties")
![["Mr. John L. Boland, a lawyer from Caddo, Oklahoma, wrote to Congressman Carl Albert on January 28, 1950, inquiring about a part-time medical director appointment at the Indian clinic in Atoka. He recommended a friend for the position and requested assistance in securing the appointment. Congressman Albert responded on January 30, 1950, advising Mr. Boland to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, for more information on the position."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%20General,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Indian Rights: A Letter to Honorable Carl Albert")
![["George Freeman from Ardmore, Oklahoma expresses his support for Carl Albert's bill to authorize the commutation of the annual appropriation for fulfilling treaties with the Choctaw Nation of Indians. He thanks Albert for his letter on the matter."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%20General,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Education and Spiritual Culture: A Letter from the Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation")
![["The document is a letter from Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, thanking Congressman Carl Albert for sending him pictures and for his efforts in behalf of Indian Legislation during a visit to Washington. Belvin emphasizes the importance of education and spiritual culture as the saving grace of the Choctaw Nation."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%20General,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_38_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance with Enroll Number for Payments")
![["Alpheus Varner wrote to United States Senator Elmer Thomas and Commissioner of Indian Affairs Dillon S. Myer expressing frustration with the inefficiency of the Indian Department in approving leases for Native American lands. Varner suggested abolishing the department and allowing Native Americans to manage their own lands. He highlighted delays in approval processes and the negative impact on land value due to delays. Varner also raised concerns about potential bribery if lessees were allowed to pay for the expenses of the Probate Attorney. Senator Thomas acknowledged Varner's suggestions but expressed doubts about the feasibility of abolishing the Indian Department at the present time."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges Faced by the Indian Department: A Call for Change")
