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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Fort Berthold Tribe Land Acquisition and Compensation
- Date:
- 1948-06-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Removal of Restrictions on Land Application - 1952
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Public Document: Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Contract
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Coal and Asphalt Lands Appropriation: A Plea for Assistance
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_59_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- An Urgent Plea for Choc-Chic Land Payments
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Progress for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0008
- 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 Payment
- Date:
- 1948-06-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences between U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas and Choctaw Nation Principal Chief Ben Dwight on Mineral Land Sale, 1948
- Date:
- 1948-06-25
- Creator:
- Dwight Ben H. (1890-1953)
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Missionary Work and Request for Choctaw Language Reference Material
- Date:
- 1948-07-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["Mrs. Dorothy Johnson writes to Senator Elmer Thomas about the unfair treatment of the Fort Berthold Indians in North Dakota by the US Government. She asks for justice for the tribe and mentions a bill in the House to repay them for the use of their lands. Senator Thomas responds, explaining the government's settlement with the Indians and efforts to address past injustices. He notes the establishment of a Court of Claims for Indian citizens to present their grievances. Senator Thomas acknowledges the need for fair treatment of Native Americans and expresses hope for a resolution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fort%20Berthold%20Indians,%20May-Jun.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Fort Berthold Tribe Land Acquisition and Compensation")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between Robert E. Lee, an attorney, and Carl Albert, a congressman, regarding an application for the removal of restrictions on land owned by Sam Jessie and Lewiston Jessie. The application was approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and sent to the Muskogee Area Office. Carl Albert assures Robert E. Lee that he will keep him updated on the status of the application and will take the matter up with the proper officials in Washington."]](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_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Removal of Restrictions on Land Application - 1952")
![["Mr. Pistokcha requested a copy of a public document from Mr. Albert, who believes he is referring to a public law regarding a contract for the purchase of lands and mineral deposits from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Mr. Albert enclosed a copy of Public Law 754 for Mr. Pistokcha and offered to provide another document if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Public Document: Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Contract")
![["The document is from Mr. Andy Wright to Carl Albert, requesting help with the appropriation for the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands. Carl Albert assures Mr. Wright that he is working on getting the tribes paid in full as soon as possible and offers his continued support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Coal and Asphalt Lands Appropriation: A Plea for Assistance")
![["Mr. Jones is writing to Congressman Carl Albert about the payment to enrolled members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for the sale of their lands to the government. Congressman Albert assures Mr. Jones that the full amount of $8,500,000 has been included in an appropriation bill and is expected to be approved. He is working to expedite the per capita payments to the tribes, acknowledging their need for the money. Mr. Jones expresses the urgency of the situation, emphasizing the poverty of the tribes and the importance of making the funds available quickly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_59_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_59_0003_thumbnail.jpg "An Urgent Plea for Choc-Chic Land Payments")
![["Allen Wright wrote a letter to Carl Albert thanking him for his efforts in helping to settle the payment issue for members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Albert responded, informing Wright that the Indian Office is in the process of writing regulations to make payments to all living enrolled members, which should be completed within sixty days. Albert also expressed his willingness to be of service to Wright in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Progress for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["Mrs. Annie Luker received a letter from Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office will be paying living enrolled members first, followed by heirs of deceased members. Mrs. Luker expressed her appreciation for the information and offered her support to Congressman Albert."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands Payment")
![["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")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Ben Dwight, on behalf of the Choctaw Nation, expressing gratitude for his assistance in getting the Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Sale Bill passed in Congress. Dwight acknowledges that an appropriation for the sale may not be secured until January, but is pleased that the matter is now on a definite and binding basis. Senator Thomas plans to visit Oklahoma during the fall campaign and looks forward to seeing Dwight."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences between U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas and Choctaw Nation Principal Chief Ben Dwight on Mineral Land Sale, 1948")
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to Rev. and Mrs. Wilson W. Boggan in response to their request for a copy of \"Choctaw Definer\" to assist them in their missionary work with the Chickasaw Indian Nation. Although there is no book by that title, Albert has requested the Smithsonian Institution to send them a copy of Bulletin 46, A Dictionary of The Choctaw Language. He hopes this book will be helpful to them and offers further 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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Missionary Work and Request for Choctaw Language Reference Material")