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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Sale of Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands of Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes Land Sale Compensation
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Secure Funding for Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Emergency Funding Needed for Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Admission Rules and Regulations at Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about the Choctaw Chieftainship Succession Process
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Legacy of Will Rogers: A Beloved American Icon
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Correspondence on Choctaw Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment and Sale of Tribal Lands to the U.S. Government
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Choctaw Nation Chief Nominating Convention
- Date:
- 1947-01-31
- Creator:
- Durant, William A.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The document is discussing the proposed sale of segregated coal and asphalt lands of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes, with a sale price of $8,500,000 agreed upon. Members will have the opportunity to vote on the sale, and if a majority agrees, Congress will appropriate money for payments to enrolled members and heirs. The document also mentions a previous purchase of surplus Choctaw land and questions if the money will be paid to the Indians. The sender requests information on how the money will be distributed."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Sale of Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands of Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes")
![["Miss Lavinia Alberson is inquiring about the proposed sale of coal and asphalt lands of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes, wondering if she will be entitled to receive any money as her father was a Chickasaw Freedman. She is seeking assistance in getting on the list to receive compensation from the government for freedmen. Congressman Carl Albert responds, stating that only members enrolled under a specific date and heirs of deceased enrollees will be entitled to receive payment. He offers 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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes Land Sale Compensation")
![["The document is a series of letters discussing efforts to secure deficiency funds for the Talihina Indian Hospital. The documents detail meetings with the Department of Interior and efforts to pass bills to provide funding for the hospital. There is concern about potential cuts and the need to justify the requested funds. The documents show a commitment to ensuring the hospital can continue operating at full capacity."]](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_1_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Talihina%20Hospital,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Secure Funding for Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["A telegram is sent to Congressman Carl Albert urging him to secure funds to continue operating the Talihina Indian Hospital, which is facing closure due to lack of funds. The hospital has experienced a 300 percent increase in utilization and provides care for a large number of patients. The closure of the hospital would create a serious problem for the local communities. The sender emphasizes the importance of maintaining the hospital's capacity and services."]](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_1_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Talihina%20Hospital,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Emergency Funding Needed for Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["The Chief Medical Officer at the Indian Hospital in Talihina issued a memorandum explaining the rules and laws regarding the care of individuals not entitled to services in Indian Service Hospitals. Only those in true emergency situations can be admitted, and they must pay a fee for services. Non-emergency cases should be referred elsewhere for treatment."]](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_1_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Talihina%20Hospital,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Admission Rules and Regulations at Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["The document expresses concern about the potential change in Choctaw Chieftainship and urges the Department of Indian Affairs to keep their promise of allowing a nominating convention for the selection of the next chief. The writer fears that without this process, a new chief may be appointed who continues policies that are disapproved by the majority of Choctaws. They request a reply to confirm if the promise will be upheld."]](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_1_94_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about the Choctaw Chieftainship Succession Process")
![["The document discusses the achievements of Americans of Indian descent, specifically highlighting the late Honorable Charles D. Carter, a Chickasaw Indian who served in Congress, and Sequoyah and Will Rogers, two famous Oklahomans of Cherokee and Indian descent. It emphasizes the success Carl Albert and contributions of individuals of Indian heritage in various fields."]](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_12_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0017_thumbnail.jpg "The Legacy of Will Rogers: A Beloved American Icon")
![["The Secretary of the Interior received a letter regarding a petition by the Choctaw Indians for a per capita payment and the sale of tribal mineral lands to the United States. The Secretary cannot recommend a per capita payment at this time due to administrative problems and costs. Negotiations are ongoing for the sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands to the United States, with disagreements over the purchase price. The Indians are requesting the Government to consider their equities arising from delays in fulfilling obligations."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1947 Correspondence on Choctaw Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment and Sale of Tribal Lands to the U.S. Government")
![["Mrs. David M. Hartshorne sent a petition to Congressman Carl Albert requesting the immediate appointment of Harry J.W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaws, following his election in a fair election. The Indian Office has confirmed Belvin's appointment for a four-year term starting in 1918. Congressman Albert's office acknowledged the petition and stated that they have notified the appropriate authorities of Belvin's appointment."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+Choctaw+Nation,+1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe")
![["The document is acknowledging receipt of a request for information regarding obtaining a nominating convention for the principal chief of the Choctaw nation. It mentions that the current chief, William A. Durant, was appointed for a two-year term and the Indian Office is working on a plan for the enrolled members to express their choice for the chief. The document is signed by W. G. Stigler, M. C. and a copy is also sent to Honorable Carl Albert, M. C."]](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_1_94_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Regarding Choctaw Nation Chief Nominating Convention")