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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_35_0000_3414
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert and commentator talking about the Robert S. Kerr Arboretum in his Majority Leader's office (without model)
- Date:
- 1950/1976
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 82nd (1951-1953), 89th (1965-1967), 94th (1975-1977), 87th (1961-1963), 86th (1959-1961), 91st (1969-1971), 88th (1963-1965), 93rd (1973-1975), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 90th (1967-1969), 81st (1949-1951), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- HUD Approval for Construction of Low Rent & Mutual Help Units in Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of an Indian Choctaw: A Plea for Assistance
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inside the Speaker's Rooms: Notes from the United States House of Representatives
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Upcoming Events in the Indian Community
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw Termination Act of 1959: A Response from Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Choctaw Tribal Election Procedures and Concerns
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Biggest All-Indian Sporting Event: First Round Pairings for the 1971 State Indian Softball Tourney
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Troubles with Allotted Land: Correspondence with Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_28_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Munsee Participation in Delaware Judgment Funds Question
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Black and white photograph print of Carl Albert and Marcus Cohn"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_35_0000_3414_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert and commentator talking about the Robert S. Kerr Arboretum in his Majority Leader's office (without model)")
![["The Chickasaw Housing Authority is working on an Indian Housing Project in Mill Creek, Thacker Ville, and Leon. The project was initially delayed due to a change from \"Turnkey III\" housing to mutual-help housing. Legal paperwork is currently being processed and the contractor will begin work in four months. The project is expected to be completed in the near future. Superintendent Ray Dodd expressed his concerns about the delay in a letter to Speaker Carl Albert, who assured him that efforts were being made to expedite the project."]](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_90_54_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0003_thumbnail.jpg "HUD Approval for Construction of Low Rent & Mutual Help Units in Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma")
![["Mrs. J. J. Wassail Sr. is writing to the Secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to request a secret ballot election for the Choctaw tribe to elect their chief. She expresses concerns about the current chief dictating his own election rules and intimidating voters. She also criticizes the chief for not allowing the tribe to have a say in important decisions and calls for a younger chief who will be more transparent and supportive of the tribe's advancement. Mrs. Wassail urges for support in changing the election process and bringing about positive change for the Choctaw 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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of an Indian Choctaw: A Plea for Assistance")
![["The Department of Interior is requiring an age limit of 30 for candidates for Chief in the Choctaw Indian elections, in an apparent attempt to make the Chief's opponent eligible to run against him. There have been discussions and attempts to find out the Department's intentions, with the Assistant Secretary stating that it was not their intent to discriminate against the Choctaws and that they should have a similar age limit to other 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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Inside the Speaker's Rooms: Notes from the United States House of Representatives")
![["The document includes various names and titles related to the Speaker's Rooms in the United States House of Representatives. It also mentions some political issues, such as agitation against a Chief Belvin by the Department of Interior and a request for authority to be left in the hands of Virgil Warrington. Additionally, there is a mention of a call from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding election procedures for the Choctaws."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Upcoming Events in the Indian Community")
![["The document from Mrs. Jeanne Spurlock to Congressman Tom Steed inquires about the current status of the litigation regarding ownership of the bed of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, which the United States Supreme Court ruled belongs to the Choctaw Tribe. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is conducting preliminary studies to determine the mineral resources under the river bed, which is expected to take several months to complete. Mrs. Spurlock and others of Choctaw Indian blood are requesting information on what has been done and planned regarding this property owned by the Choctaw 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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0019_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw Termination Act of 1959: A Response from Representative Carl Albert")
![["The document consists of letters regarding the Choctaw Chief election set for August 14, 1971. The first letter expresses objections to the 35-year-old age limitation for candidates, which has been forwarded to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for consideration. The second letter informs about a temporary restraining order issued by Judge Langley blocking the election, and the third letter encloses copies of the constituents' letters for the Commissioner's consideration. Additionally, there is a newspaper clipping reporting on the restraining order issued by Judge Langley due to a dispute over the age requirement for candidates."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Choctaw Tribal Election Procedures and Concerns")
![["The American Indian Society in Washington, D.C. is requesting financial assistance from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma to help cover the cost of decorating the graves of tribal leaders on Memorial Day. They are willing to use funds specifically given for certain graves for those purposes only. The Speaker of the American Indian Society acknowledges the letter and expresses interest in publicizing the project."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0035_thumbnail.jpg "The Biggest All-Indian Sporting Event: First Round Pairings for the 1971 State Indian Softball Tourney")
![["The document is expressing gratitude to Mr. Fred Fisher for his help in the Solomon Billy case, where Billy was able to regain his land with the assistance of the Department of Interior and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Billy expressed his gratitude and thanks for the help he received."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Troubles with Allotted Land: Correspondence with Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is from Bruce M. Townsend to the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation regarding the distribution of funds for the Delaware Nation of Indians in Indian Claims Commission Dockets 72 and 298. They request a change in the distribution bill to exclude Munsee Indians and urge for a departmental report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to be submitted promptly. They also provide a joint resolution for revised legislation to be considered by Congress."]](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_91_28_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Delaware,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_28_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Munsee Participation in Delaware Judgment Funds Question")