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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_79
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma, Home of the Red Man
- Date:
- 1947-09-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- MapsOklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1947-09-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Lands: Update and Information
- Date:
- 1947-09-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and Tribal Government
- Date:
- 1947-09-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_118B
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Map of Portion of Block M-7 in Deafsmith and Castro Counties, Texas
- Date:
- 1947-10-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_118B2
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- West Half Section 128, Block M-7, Deafsmith and Castro Counties, Texas
- Date:
- 1947-10-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and William Zimmerman on Indian Children's Education
- Date:
- 1947-10-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Potential Sale of Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands: Information and Updates
- Date:
- 1947-10-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Questions Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1947-10-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1947-10-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary: This historical map and newspaper from The Daily Oklahoman illustrates Native American lands prior to Oklahoma statehood, featuring an accompanying article by Beatrice Stahl. Dimensions: not specified."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_79_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma, Home of the Red Man")
![["Mrs. Evelyn McClure wrote to Honorable Carl Albert inquiring about the sale of the Choctaw and Chickasaw lands. Carl Albert responded, stating that the sale has not been voted upon yet and will be submitted to the Indians in the near future. He assured Mrs. McClure that she will be informed of the outcome and offered his assistance 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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands")
![["Mrs. Evelyn McClure writes to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the proposed sale of segregated asphalt and coal lands of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. An agreed price of $8,500,000 has been reached and ballots will be mailed to enrolled members for voting. Congressman Albert assures Mrs. McClure that absentee voting will be allowed, and the agreement will be returned to Congress for appropriation of money to pay off the contract. Mrs. McClure, as a member of the Choctaw tribe, hopes to receive information on when payments will be made."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Lands: Update and Information")
![["Mr. Gilbert Daney wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert requesting a copy of the Act of Congress approved on December 24, 1942, regarding \"Regulations of Indian Affairs.\" The response from the Interior Indian Affairs Tribal Government office acknowledges the request and provides a copy of a related publication from 1943. They also mention that the last Act passed by Congress on Indian Affairs was the Indian Welfare Act of June 26, 1936. The office expresses appreciation for Daney's interest and willingness to provide further information or publications."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and Tribal Government")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. Title: Land map by Loyal B. Holland Summary: This is the second of two maps by Loyal B. Holland, illustrating land that is reclaimable and not reclaimable for cultivation. It features depictions of blue weed patches and a dirt road leading to the Hereford Housing Project, originally separated from the Subject Series in the War Assets Administration-Claim, Box 58, Folder 11. Dimensions: Not specified."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/Maps,+CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_118b_thumbnail.jpg "Map of Portion of Block M-7 in Deafsmith and Castro Counties, Texas")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column (CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_118B2) and the text in the summary: This refers to the western half of Section 128 in Block M-7, located in Deafsmith and Castro Counties, Texas. Dimensions of the map: Not specified in the provided data."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/Maps,+CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_118b.2_thumbnail.jpg "West Half Section 128, Block M-7, Deafsmith and Castro Counties, Texas")
![["Elmer Thomas, a member of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations, acknowledges receipt of a summary chapter from a monograph by Dr. Sheiler Peterson on how Indian children are educated. Thomas expresses appreciation for the chapter and indicates that the complete monograph would be of more than ordinary interest. He thanks William Zimmerman, Jr., Commissioner of the Office of Indian Affairs, for sending the summary."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20General,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0010_thumbnail.jpg "1947 Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and William Zimmerman on Indian Children's Education")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a letter regarding the segregated coal and asphalt lands of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes. A sale price of $8,500,000 has been agreed upon and a contract is being drawn up. Each enrolled member of the tribes will have an opportunity to vote on the proposed sale. If accepted, Congress will need to appropriate money for the contract price, resulting in a per capita payment of approximately $300. The sender requests more detailed information and asks for advice 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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Potential Sale of Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands: Information and Updates")
![["George W. Walker, from Clifton, Arizona, writes to Congressman Carl Albert from Oklahoma inquiring about the sale of coal and asphalt lands to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. He expresses concern about when the money will be received and asks for more information on the matter. Walker also sends greetings to Albert and his family and expresses admiration for his work in Congress. Albert responds, thanking Walker for his letter and stating that there is still no definite timeline for the sale of the lands. He assures Walker that he will keep him updated on any developments."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Questions Regarding Indian Affairs")
![["The document from Mr. Armstrong to Congressman Carl Albert in November 1947 is regarding the proposed sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands to the United States. Mr. Armstrong is seeking clarification on the contract, specifically whether it includes a release of all claims against the United States. Congressman Albert informs Mr. Armstrong that the contract only covers the specified lands and mineral interests, and not any other claims the tribes may have. He returns the contract and ballot, and advises Mr. Armstrong to contact their Washington office for further assistance as their McAlester office is closing due to a special session of Congress."]](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_1_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Coal%20and%20Asphalt%20Lands,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_82_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands")