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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Over the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands to the Government
- Date:
- 1949-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Enrollment and Payment Issues for Choctaw Indian Abram Charles
- Date:
- 1949-06-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- A Thank You from Thackerville: Choc-Chic Settlement and Traffic Signal Approval
- Date:
- 1949-06-07
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Progress on Coal Land Settlements for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-06-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands: Update on Disbursement
- Date:
- 1949-06-07
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proving Heirship for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-07
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment for Coal Lands to Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Coal Lands: Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Settlement for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The first letter is from Carl Albert to Honorable Carl Johnston, expressing happiness about the settlement for the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands. Albert mentions wanting to attend a singing convention but may not be able to due to work in Washington. The second letter is from Carl Johnston inviting Albert to a singing convention on July 17 and asking when Congress will adjourn."]](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_6_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Over the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands to the Government")
![["H.C. Ray, an attorney, writes to Congressman Carl Albert regarding Abram Charles, a Choctaw Indian who was enrolled late and may not have received information about payment for the sale of coal lands. Albert confirms that Charles is eligible for per capita payments and assures that checks will be sent out by the end of July. Ray had previously contacted the Department about Charles' case."]](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_6_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Enrollment and Payment Issues for Choctaw Indian Abram Charles")
![["Mr. Talbert thanks Congressman Carl Albert for his help in securing payment for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their lands to the government. He also expresses gratitude for assistance in getting a traffic signal installed and appreciates having a congressman who is willing to help in times of need. Congressman Albert assures Mr. Talbert that the enrolled members will be paid first and that he is happy to assist further 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_6_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0005_thumbnail.jpg "A Thank You from Thackerville: Choc-Chic Settlement and Traffic Signal Approval")
![["Mr. Coxwell received a response from Carl Albert regarding the settlement of segregated coal lands belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The document explains the process of how payments will be made to enrolled members and heirs. The document also includes rules for writing and receiving mail for prisoners at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Coxwell expresses his appreciation for Albert's efforts in 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_6_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Progress on Coal Land Settlements for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The document is a response to Mrs. Alexander Leflore, Nan Leflore Edwards, and Alexander Leflore regarding payment for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The writer informs them that living enrolled members will be paid first and the checks will be sent out in July by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. The writer offers to be of service 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_6_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands: Update on Disbursement")
![["Mrs. Annie McIntosh Griffin writes to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands to the government and inquires about proving heirship for deceased relatives in order to receive payment. Congressman Albert responds, explaining the process and directing her to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma for further assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_70_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Proving Heirship for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Lola O. Warren wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payment for the sale of coal lands owned by Choctaws and Chickasaws to the government. Congressman Albert informed her that the share of a deceased member will be paid to their heirs, and suggested she contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma to request heirship notices. Mrs. Warren also inquired about payment for her unmarried aunt and childless uncle, and asked if they would be entitled to payment as well."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment for Coal Lands to Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mr. Willie Spring wrote to Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, about the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert advised Mr. Spring to contact the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, for his roll number. He also mentioned that living enrolled members would be paid first in mid-July. Mr. Spring requested his roll number from Carl Albert in order to receive his payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Coal Lands: Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The document addresses Mrs. Burress' inquiry about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. It advises her to notify the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency of her address to avoid delays in receiving payment. The document explains that living enrolled members will be paid first, followed by heirs. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out in the fall for completion and return to the Agency. Mrs. Burress is encouraged to contact the Agency with her updated address. The second letter is a request for information on how to contact the Choctaws and Chickasaws for payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Louisa E. Harris wrote to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. She has been waiting for this payment for many years and is glad that it is finally going to be settled. Congressman Albert informed her that the living enrolled members will be paid first and checks will be mailed out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in July. Mrs. Harris expressed her frustration and mentioned that she has been waiting for this payment since 1914."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement for Choctaws and Chickasaws")