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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Correspondence on Choctaw Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment and Sale of Tribal Lands to the U.S. Government
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Correspondence from Attorney Gilbert W. Daney to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Land Lease
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_5_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Law for Periodic Distribution of Choctaw and Chickasaw Funds: An Open Letter From Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Instructions for the Per Capita Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1949
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The Secretary of the Interior received a letter regarding a petition by the Choctaw Indians for a per capita payment and the sale of tribal mineral lands to the United States. The Secretary cannot recommend a per capita payment at this time due to administrative problems and costs. Negotiations are ongoing for the sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands to the United States, with disagreements over the purchase price. The Indians are requesting the Government to consider their equities arising from delays in fulfilling obligations."]](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_2_3_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(1),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1947 Correspondence on Choctaw Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment and Sale of Tribal Lands to the U.S. Government")
![["Gilbert W. Daney, an attorney at law, is writing to Congressman Carl Albert to express his concerns about the extension of a lease on Choctaw-Chickasaw coal lands. He requests that Congressman Albert use his influence to prohibit the extension of the lease in order to protect their mineral rights. Daney appreciates any assistance and cooperation in this 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_2_4_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(2),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0010_thumbnail.jpg "1947 Correspondence from Attorney Gilbert W. Daney to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Land Lease")
![["The author is considering a law that would require the Indian Commission to distribute Choctaw and Chickasaw funds on a per capita basis and is seeking the recipient's views on the matter. The author values the recipient's opinions and is open to suggestions and criticism in order to ensure fairness and justice for the tribes' citizens. The author plans to work with the recipient on these issues and encourages frequent communication."]](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_2_5_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(3),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_5_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Law for Periodic Distribution of Choctaw and Chickasaw Funds: An Open Letter From Carl Albert")
![["The document is a letter from the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Honorable Carl Albert, providing instructions for per capita payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. The letter authorizes a payment of $350 to enrolled members of the tribes, outlines the distribution process, and specifies that payments will be made to living enrollees or their lawful heirs. Funds have been allocated, and the payments are expected to start soon."]](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_79_0000-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Instructions for the Per Capita Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1949")