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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Eligibility Requirements at Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1957-09-25
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Democratic Process in Choctaw Chief Election
- Date:
- 1958-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Request for Choctaw Indians' Voice in Chief Selection
- Date:
- 1958-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment to Choctaw Indians
- Date:
- 1958-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment to Choctaw Indians
- Date:
- 1958-09-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Funds for Choctaw Museum: A Response from Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1958-10-15
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Chief Selection Controversy
- Date:
- 1958-10-16
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into the Choctaw Treaty of 1861
- Date:
- 1958-11-04
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Removal of Restrictions on Indian Property Rights: A Historical Perspective
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Recognition of Land Rights for Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
![["Mrs. Maggie M. James inquired about the eligibility requirements at the Indian Hospital at Talihina. Congressman Carl Albert forwarded her inquiry to the Public Health Service, which explained that health care is provided to specific individuals based on their Indian blood degree. A restricted Indian woman married to a non-Indian or non-restricted Indian is eligible for free health services if her husband cannot provide them and there are no available State or county hospitals. Congressman Albert assured Mrs. James of his interest in her welfare and promised to provide further information after receiving a report from the Department."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Eligibility Requirements at Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["The Association on American Indian Affairs is requesting that the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma be allowed to vote for their Principal Chief by ballot, instead of having the Interior Department appoint the chief. They express concern over past instances where the Department interfered in Choctaw elections and urge the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Choctaw people to choose their leader democratically. They highlight the Choctaw leaders' unsuccessful attempts to meet with Department officials and ask for support in ensuring the Choctaw people have a voice in their governance."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Democratic Process in Choctaw Chief Election")
![["The document is a series of communications regarding the Choctaw Indians' request to have a voice in the selection of their Chief. Congressman Carl Albert is thanked for his support and urged to wire the Secretary of the Interior to allow for the election or expression of the Choctaw people in this matter. The Choctaw Council of Pittsburg County also authorizes a request to the Secretary of the Interior for the same."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Request for Choctaw Indians' Voice in Chief Selection")
![["The document is a response to an inquiry about payments to Choctaw Indians for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands. The writer states that there have been no further payments to the tribes and there are currently no funds available for this purpose. The writer acknowledges the inquiry and expresses regret that they cannot provide a more positive update."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment to Choctaw Indians")
![["The 1955 Act allows for the voluntary or involuntary removal of restrictions on Indian property if it is determined that the individual no longer needs protection. The Act allows for complete removal of restrictions on all property. Prior to the 1955 Act, restrictions could be removed on specific portions of property. If an application for removal is rejected, appeals can be made to higher authorities."]](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_33_22_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Material,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment to Choctaw Indians")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. informed Honorable Carl Albert that federal funds cannot be used to establish a Choctaw Museum in the Old Tribal Council House. They mention that there are other museums that the Bureau has participated in, but they do not involve Indian tribes. The Bureau suggests that the Choctaw tribe should seek financial contributions from individuals or private institutions to establish the museum. They also mention that the same applies to the Chickasaws and their Council House in Tishomingo."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Funds for Choctaw Museum: A Response from Indian Affairs")
![["The Department of the Interior has informed the Choctaw Indians that they will not be able to select their principal chief as originally planned. The department will withhold action until recommendations from interested parties are received. The current chief, Harry J.W. Belvin, is seeking reappointment, but the selection process has been delayed due to concerns about expenses and lack of current addresses for mailing ballots. The department assures that the selection will not be made hastily and all interested parties' wishes will be considered."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Chief Selection Controversy")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. J. L. Pebworth and Honorable Carl Albert regarding a treaty of friendship from 1861 between the Choctaw Nation and the Confederate States. Mr. Pebworth is seeking clarification on certain aspects of the treaty and Mr. Albert is promising to study the matter further and provide any additional information if necessary. There is also mention of a $500,000 trust fund for the Choctaw Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has provided information on this matter in response to Mr. Albert's inquiry."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into the Choctaw Treaty of 1861")
![["Oklahoma Senators and Congressmen are urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to provide a direct appropriation to cover the cost of administering loans to Indians by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They argue that funds allocated for Indian loans have been significantly reduced in recent years due to administrative costs. They are requesting that the House-passed Interior Department appropriations bill be amended to provide for these administrative needs and to replace the funds that have been diminished. Other members of the Oklahoma delegation are also involved in the effort to address this issue."]](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_33_22_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Material,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0002_thumbnail.jpg "The Removal of Restrictions on Indian Property Rights: A Historical Perspective")
![["The document consists of correspondence between Mr. Ward C. Fronterhouse and various officials regarding inquiries about the sale of Choctaw lands and per capita payments under Public Law 86-192. The officials assure Mr. Fronterhouse that they are looking into the matter and will provide further information as needed. The timeline for the land sale and per capita distribution is uncertain, but efforts are being made to expedite the process."]](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_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Recognition of Land Rights for Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")