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- 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_13_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Tribe's Controversial Election of Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from Choctaw Nation's Principal Chief to Congressman Carl Albert on Tribal Elections and Self-Governance
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief's Letter to Congressman: Fighting for Justice for the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1952-10-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Last Hurrah: Nelson Rockefeller's Almost-Perfect Political Campaign
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Indian Sanitation Facilities Construction Projects in Oklahoma: A Comprehensive Overview
- Date:
- 1967-04-21
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for John Spaan: A Call to Action for Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-04-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Voting--United States, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["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 discusses the Choctaw tribe's election process for selecting a principal chief. Harry J. W. Belvin is recommended for the position, receiving the most votes in a mail referendum. The Choctaws have not always been pleased with chiefs selected for them by the secretary of interior. The tribe's progressive nature and involvement in business and official circles is highlighted. The interior secretary has the power to appoint a chief, and Belvin's appointment will be evaluated before a decision is made. The Choctaws also voted on whether the chief should be paid and had varied opinions 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Tribe's Controversial Election of Principal Chief")
![["The letter from the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation to Congressman Carl Albert discusses the importance of education and spiritual culture in saving a people. The chief also expresses gratitude to the congressman for his support in allowing the tribe to select their Chief by vote. The chief mentions past correspondence and emphasizes the importance of remembering those who serve the 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0022_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from Choctaw Nation's Principal Chief to Congressman Carl Albert on Tribal Elections and Self-Governance")
![["The letter discusses the importance of education and spiritual culture in preserving the Choctaw Tribal entity, and asks for support from Congressman Carl Albert in securing justice for the Choctaw people. The Chief expresses appreciation for any efforts made and promises to support Congressman Albert in the future."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief's Letter to Congressman: Fighting for Justice for the Choctaw Tribe")
![["Overton James has been elected president of the inter-tribal council of the Five Civilized Tribes, succeeding W. E. Doe McIntosh. Bryce N. Harlow, a former aide to President Eisenhower, will address a forum luncheon in Oklahoma City. Nelson Rockefeller's successful and expensive re-election campaign is analyzed, with his team claiming it to be his last hurrah in politics."]](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_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The Last Hurrah: Nelson Rockefeller's Almost-Perfect Political Campaign")
![["The State of Oklahoma has various Indian Sanitation Facilities Construction Projects planned for different counties and districts in the upcoming years. These projects include individual water and waste facilities for different communities. Additionally, there are specific projects planned for Pontotoc County and the Honobia Community of the Choctaw Nation, each requiring $75,000 for the construction of sanitation facilities for approximately 50 homes."]](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_63_11_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health%20Service,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Indian Sanitation Facilities Construction Projects in Oklahoma: A Comprehensive Overview")
![["The document is a report on Indian meetings attended by Mr. Griffith, expressing support for John Spaan to be named Executive Officer of the Oklahoma City Area office of the Public Health Service's Indian Health Division. Mr. Griffith also expresses concerns about voter unrest and dissatisfaction with the government, and urges Congressman Carl Albert to secure as many votes as possible. He also highlights the positive impact Mr. Spaan could have on relations with 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_63_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Support for John Spaan: A Call to Action for Indian Health")