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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_88_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Restrictions Removal for Marlin Billy in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- A Letter Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Affairs and Post Office Bills: A Letter from Mrs. Lillie E. Williams to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_69_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Payments
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- 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_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- 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_70_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Per Capita Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- 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_70_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Payment Rush Request
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_67_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: Update from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- 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_70_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Tribal Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The text consists of correspondence regarding the removal of restrictions from 40 acres of land acquired by Marlin Billy in August 1948. Congressman Carl Albert inquired on behalf of Marlin Billy to have the restrictions removed, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs is working on the matter. Marlin Billy expressed his desire to sell the land and requested assistance in removing the restrictions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_88_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_88_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Restrictions Removal for Marlin Billy in 1949")
![["The document is regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government, specifically regarding the rights of heirs. The Indian Office will send out notices for proof of relationship in the fall, and living enrolled members will be paid first. The share of deceased members will be paid to their heirs, and proof of heirship notices will be sent out for completion. The document expresses gratitude for the efforts made in behalf of the Chickasaws and suggests that living enrolled members be paid first."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "A Letter Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mrs. Williams wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert regarding payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaw for the sale of their lands to the government. Congressman Albert responded that the Indian Office plans to pay living enrolled members first in July, and that he will try to help Mrs. Williams' friend Joe C. Jordan with his application for a post office clerk position in Durant."]](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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Affairs and Post Office Bills: A Letter from Mrs. Lillie E. Williams to Congressman Carl Albert")
![["Mrs. Lula Coker writes to Carl Albert, M.C. inquiring about the per capita payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. She asks about the amount of payment she will receive and if she will also receive payments for deceased members she previously received. Carl Albert responds, informing her that enrolled members will receive around $300 each and heirs will receive payments based on the number of legal heirs of the deceased member. He explains the process for payments and heirship determination. He assures Mrs. Coker that checks will be sent out within the next sixty days."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["The document is from Carl Albert, M.C. to Mrs. Dora L. Gaines regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands they sold to the government. The document advises that enrolled members will be paid first, and checks will be mailed out within the next sixty days. It also mentions that proof of heirship notices will be sent out after the living enrolled members are paid. Mrs. Gaines is encouraged to update her address with the Agency to avoid delays in receiving the payment. The document ends with an offer of assistance from Carl Albert."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Payments")
![["Mrs. Eliza Casey wrote to Carl Albert inquiring about payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands they sold to the government. Carl Albert responded that payments will be made to living members within the next sixty days, with a per capita share of around $300. Payments to deceased members' heirs will be made after the living members are paid, with the exact amount each heir receives depending on the number of heirs. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out for completion. Payments will be made in a lump sum, and checks will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands")
![["The document is questioning the Department of Interior's decision to pay the Choctaw-Chickasaw tribes $350 per capita, as the tribes believe they should receive $366 per capita based on their calculations. The document expresses concern that the difference is being earmarked for unnecessary expenses and suggests that all the money in the tribal treasury should be paid out to the tribes. It also questions the allocation of funds for a Choctaw Attorney and tribal council, as these services are no longer needed. The document requests clarification on how the retained money will be used and expresses concern about the fairness of the payment process."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Per Capita Payment for Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The document from Mr. Null to Carl Albert requests that his payment for coal lands sold to the government by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians be rushed due to his poor health. Mr. Albert responds, informing Mr. Null that the Indian office is working to settle payments quickly, with living enrolled members to receive lump sum checks within sixty days. Proof of heirship notices will follow, and Mr. Null is assured that he will receive his payment soon."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Payment Rush Request")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Carl Albert to Mrs. Sallie Colbert regarding the payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office has advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks likely to be mailed out in July. Heirs of deceased members will receive notices in the fall to determine legal heirs and payment amounts. The document also addresses concerns about old age assistance and reassures that the payment amount should not affect eligibility. Congressman Albert offers to answer any further questions or provide additional assistance."]](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_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: Update from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["Mrs. Goldie L. Lowery Reed inquired about payments to be made to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for coal lands sold to the government. She was informed that payments would be made within the next sixty days and was advised to inform the Superintendent of her current address and the whereabouts of other family members. The Superintendent will also send out proof of heirship notices after payments are made. Mrs. Reed requested a \"Proof of heirship\" form for her deceased father. She provided the necessary information and expressed her trust in the correct handling of the matter."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Tribal Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")