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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Bertha C. James' Application for Employment at Talihina Medical Center
- Date:
- 1951-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Relationship Between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1951-12-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improving Service for the Five Tribes at Muskogee Office
- Date:
- 1952-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_111_35_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Revolutionizing Housing Construction: A Partnership with Atkinson Industries
- Date:
- 1952-01-27
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Perpetuating the History of the Choctaw Indians: A Vision for the Morris Foundation
- Date:
- 1952-04-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Employment Opportunity for Mr. Arthur Baldwin
- Date:
- 1952-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Employment with Muskogee Area Office
- Date:
- 1952-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Albert Advocates for Choctaw Nation's Voice in Chief Selection
- Date:
- 1952-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Choctaw Election Integrity in 1952 Letter from Principal Chief to Congressman
- Date:
- 1952-08-07
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Financial Assistance for Higher Education for Native Americans
- Date:
- 1952-08-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["Mrs. Bertha C. James applied for a job as a Kitchen Helper at Talihina Medical Center and Honorable Carl Albert, M.C. is advocating on her behalf. The Muskogee Area Office received her incomplete application and will consider her for any vacancies once it is complete. Albert is following up with the office to inquire about potential job opportunities for James. Dr. D.W. Gillick, Chief Medical Officer at Talihina Hospital, has also been involved in the process."]](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_11_65_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Talihina+Indian+Hospital,+1951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Bertha C. James' Application for Employment at Talihina Medical Center")
![["The document discusses the relationship between the Indian Service, the Department of Public Welfare, and other agencies in Oklahoma regarding the eligibility of Indians owning restricted land for public assistance. It mentions the legal status, tribal organization, property rights, financial assistance, education, and health services provided to Indians in the state. It also outlines the organization of the Indian Service in Oklahoma, including the different divisions and districts within each area. The document emphasizes the importance of social workers as points of contact between the Indian Service and the Department of Public Welfare."]](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_11_66_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Welfare%20and%20Old%20Age%20Assistance%20(1),%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Relationship Between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma")
![["John Belvin wrote a letter to Carl Albert, expressing concerns about the service provided to the Indians of the Five Tribes by the Muskogee Office. Belvin requested that the new Secretary of the Interior appoint a new superintendent for the office to improve service. Albert responded, thanking Belvin for his views and promising to consider his suggestions."]](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_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Muskogee%20Area%20Office%20-%20General,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Service for the Five Tribes at Muskogee Office")
![["Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation is reaching out to members of Congress to support the Indian Housing Program. He highlights the benefits of the program and the partnership with Atkinson Industries to provide quality homes and job training for American Indians in rural areas. James believes this partnership could serve as a model for other Indian communities across the country."]](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_111_35_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Chickasaw,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_111_35_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Revolutionizing Housing Construction: A Partnership with Atkinson Industries")
![["The document is from Lon Folsom Morris, president of Morris Development Company, Inc., to Carl Albert, M.C., regarding the history and development of the Choctaw Indians. Morris discusses the Morris Foundation, which aims to preserve the history of the Choctaw Indians through various means such as publishing a history book and producing a motion picture. Morris also seeks information on royalties related to coal properties and names of Choctaw attorneys. Additionally, Morris mentions his family's history in Atoka County and his efforts to preserve Choctaw history and culture."]](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_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Muskogee%20Area%20Office%20-%20General,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Perpetuating the History of the Choctaw Indians: A Vision for the Morris Foundation")
![["Mr. Arthur Baldwin applied for federal employment but was found to have only 1/64 degree Chickasaw blood, making him ineligible for an excepted appointment. Congressman Carl Albert recommended him for a position as a soil conservationist aide, and suggested he apply for agricultural graduate positions through the Civil Service Commission. The Bureau of Indian Affairs suggested Mr. Baldwin contact Mr. D.E. LeCrone for potential assignment as an Engineering Aid. Congressman Albert offered to help Mr. Baldwin further in his job search."]](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_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Muskogee%20Area%20Office%20-%20General,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Employment Opportunity for Mr. Arthur Baldwin")
![["The document is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to Mr. E.E. James regarding his son's desire to get a job with the Indian Office in Muskogee. The Director of the Indian Office states that Mr. James is not eligible for a position due to not being of sufficient Indian descent. However, he recommends that Mr. James apply through the United States Civil Service Commission for other positions. Carl Albert expresses his willingness to help Mr. James and recommends contacting Danny Le Crone at the Indian Office for further 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_13_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Muskogee%20Area%20Office%20-%20General,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Employment with Muskogee Area Office")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Mrs. Minnie Brewer and others regarding the election of a Choctaw Chief. Congressman Albert has already taken up the matter with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. If any further assistance is needed, they are willing to help."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Albert Advocates for Choctaw Nation's Voice in Chief Selection")
![["The letter is from the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation to Congressman Carl Albert discussing concerns about a recent referendum election. The Chief believes the election was manipulated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to prevent his appointment, and expresses frustration with the process. He also mentions that many Choctaw voters did not receive their ballots in time to participate in the election."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Choctaw Election Integrity in 1952 Letter from Principal Chief to Congressman")
![["Miss Earlene Burns wrote a letter to U.S. Representative Carl Albert requesting information on financial assistance for Indians seeking higher education. Carl Albert responded, acknowledging her letter and informing her that Mr. A. B. Caldwell of the Muskogee Area Office can provide information on educational loans and scholarships available to qualified individuals of Indian descent. He assured her that Mr. Caldwell would be happy to help and expressed his pleasure in being of service."]](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_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Muskogee%20Area%20Office%20-%20General,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Financial Assistance for Higher Education for Native Americans")