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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_52_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Arapaho Indian Oil and Gas Lease Lawsuit
- Date:
- 1963-02-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Health Services for Non-Indian Widows of Deceased Indian Beneficiaries
- Date:
- 1963-08-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Attorneys' Fees Awarded in Cherokee Nation v. United States
- Date:
- 1963-10-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Qualities of a Good Congressman
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Contact Information for Releasing Statements in Oklahoma City
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Cromley, Allan, 1922-2011
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Legislation to Eliminate Second Class Citizenship and Preserve Rights
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Continuation of Health Services for Non-Indian Widows of Deceased Five Civilized Tribes Members
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Indian Claims Commission and Honorable Carl Albert; M.C.
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Environmental protection
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Raised About Commissioner Watkins of Indian Claims Commission
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Order Allowing Attorneys' Fees for Cherokee Nation Claim
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The document exchange between Mrs. Linda Diana Patrick and Congressman Carl Albert regarding the oil and gas lease contract of the Arapaho Indians in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Office at Anadarko is involved in the case, with the tribes experiencing difficulty over the funds and a lawsuit being filed in the State District Court. Congressman Albert is seeking further information to assist Mrs. Patrick in resolving the matter and ensuring the interests of the tribes are protected."]](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_47_52_0000%20SCANS-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_52_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Arapaho Indian Oil and Gas Lease Lawsuit")
![["The document is a series of letters between Honorable Carl Albert, M.C., Chief Harry J. W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation, and officials from the Public Health Service regarding the provision of health services to non-Indian widows of deceased Indian beneficiaries. Albert is advocating for the continuation of this policy and is working with Dr. Wagner and Mr. Gerard to address the issue. The documents show a collaborative effort to ensure the continuation of health services for these widows."]](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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Health Services for Non-Indian Widows of Deceased Indian Beneficiaries")
![["The Cherokee Nation filed an application for attorneys' fees, seeking an award of $1,436,447.61, based on 10% of the final judgment amount. The attorneys had two contracts with the Cherokee Nation, one from 1948 and another from 1958, both approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The contracts stipulated that the attorneys' compensation would be contingent on a recovery for the Cherokee Nation and not to exceed 10% of the amount recovered. The Commission allowed a partial fee of $200,000 in a previous order."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Attorneys' Fees Awarded in Cherokee Nation v. United States")
![["Carl Albert, a representative from Oklahoma, expresses his pride in the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes in his district and their contributions to the state and country. He emphasizes the importance of funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, particularly for Indian health and education. Albert highlights the Talihina hospital in his district as a top-notch facility that serves the Indian community and the surrounding area. He calls for adequate funding in the appropriation bill to support the hospital's operations."]](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_4_153_0000-Press%20releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0007_thumbnail.jpg "The Qualities of a Good Congressman")
![["The speaker, a congressman from Oklahoma, expresses pride in the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes in his district and their contributions to the state and country. He emphasizes the importance of funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, particularly for Indian health and education. He praises a hospital in his district for its modern facilities and dedicated staff, and hopes that the appropriation bill will provide enough funds to keep it running effectively."]](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_4_153_0000-Press%20releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Contact Information for Releasing Statements in Oklahoma City")
![["The author is interested in Indian education and mentions three Indian boarding schools in their district - Wheelock, Carter, and Jones Academy. These schools provide education opportunities for young boys and girls of Indian descent, many of whom come from remote areas, are orphans, or come from broken homes. The author also mentions the Indian Goodland Orphanage in their district, which they have visited and received a photo of a girls' chorus. The author is grateful for the financial aid provided to the orphanage by the Federal government and praises the Presbyterian Church for their work among the Indian population in Oklahoma. Additionally, there are day schools operated by the Indian Bureau in the district for areas without State schools, and the Federal government provides tuition payments for Indian children attending local and State schools."]](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_4_153_0000-Press%20releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Legislation to Eliminate Second Class Citizenship and Preserve Rights")
![["The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare has decided that non-Indian widows of deceased beneficiaries of the Indian health program who were enrolled members of the Five Civilized Tribes should continue to receive medical services on the same basis as other beneficiaries. This decision is based on the long-standing dependency of the group on these services and the minimal impact on other Indian beneficiaries. The continuation of health services is limited to widows whose husbands were enrolled members of the Five Civilized Tribes and who have not remarried. The decision was made after a thorough study and additional information provided by Chief Belvin. The Oklahoma Area Office has been instructed to implement this policy immediately."]](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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Continuation of Health Services for Non-Indian Widows of Deceased Five Civilized Tribes Members")
![["The document is a thank you note from Carl Albert to T. Herold Scott; expressing gratitude for their visit and hoping to meet again in the future. Scott also expresses hope for future meetings and best wishes."]](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_47_45_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Indian Claims Commission and Honorable Carl Albert; M.C.")
![["Two individuals; Norvelle and Ballard; visited the office to express concerns about Commissioner Watkins of the Indian Claims Commission being senile and incompetent. They suggest he should be removed and a Washington attorney; Mr. Nieball; wants to provide more details. Norvelle is a friend of Raymond Gary."]](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_47_45_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Raised About Commissioner Watkins of Indian Claims Commission")
![["The Indian Claims Commission has granted attorneys' fees of $1,000,000 to the legal team representing the Cherokee Nation in a claim against the United States. This amount is in addition to a previous award of $200,000, making the total fee $1,000,000."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Order Allowing Attorneys' Fees for Cherokee Nation Claim")
