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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Opposition of Proposed Legislation on Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1947-03-15
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Funding Request for Indian Hospital Operations
- Date:
- 1947-03-22
- 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_2_4_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Selling Indian Segregated Land
- Date:
- 1947-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Negotiations Regarding the Sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands
- Date:
- 1947-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_1_10_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Press Release from Carl Albert to the Third District (re: financial aid for Native American school districts)
- Date:
- 1947-04-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Lake Brewer to Carl Albert regarding Oklahoma Affairs,
- Date:
- 1947-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Correspondence Regarding Sale of Indian Royal Lands in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1947-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Petition to Congressman Carl Albert: Choctaw Nation Coal Leases
- Date:
- 1947-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1947-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Secure Deficiency Funds for Indian Hospital Service
- Date:
- 1947-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["Miss Carl Albert Fryer received a letter from Carl Albert stating that there is no proposed legislation to extend the time for leasing Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands. The Interior Department plans to have a conference with tribal representatives to reach an agreement on purchase prices for the lands, and Carl Albert will resist any delay in 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_2_3_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(1),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_3_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Opposition of Proposed Legislation on Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands")
![["Mr. Zimmerman from the Department of Interior's Office of Indian Affairs called to discuss a request for funding for operating Indian hospitals. The committee indicated they may not provide all the money requested, but they are hopeful they can operate satisfactorily with most of the funding. The Talihina hospital is estimated to need $37,000. Mr. Zimmerman can be reached at his office until 10:45 a.m. tomorrow."]](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_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Talihina%20Hospital,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Funding Request for Indian Hospital Operations")
![["The document is from Carl Albert to Mr. Lake Brewer discussing the slow progress Carl Albert of the Indian Bureau in selling segregated Indian land. Albert pledges his full support in getting the land sold and dividing the proceeds on a per capita basis. He expresses frustration with the Indian Bureau and assures Brewer that he will do everything he can to help. Albert also mentions passing on Brewer's message to their mutual friend, Bill Stigler."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Selling Indian Segregated Land")
![["Culberson expressed interest in the sale of coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes. The Department of the Interior suggested a low price, leading to a new appraisal. The findings will be discussed at a conference on April 28th. Culberson inquired about the status of the bill authorizing the sale, as it has been pending for 20 years. Senator Thomas assured him that updates will be provided after the conference."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Negotiations Regarding the Sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands")
![["Congressman Carl Albert and other representatives from Indian states were outvoted by Eastern Republicans in their efforts to increase funding for Indian education in the Interior Department appropriation bill. The proposed cuts will result in the closure of half of Oklahoma's Indian boarding schools and reduce federal aid to school districts serving Indian pupils. Despite objections, the budget cuts were approved in the House, but it is expected that some cuts may be restored in the Senate."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_1_10_0000-Press%20Releases%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_1_10_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Press Release from Carl Albert to the Third District (re: financial aid for Native American school districts)")
![["Lake Brewer, a grocer from Caddo, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Carl Albert in Washington D.C. on March 31, 1947. Brewer mentioned concerns about Indian affairs and asked for help in settling a matter involving Tall Bill Stigler."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Lake Brewer to Carl Albert regarding Oklahoma Affairs,")
![["The letter is a response to Mrs. Myrtle Creason regarding the sale of Indian tribal lands in Pittsburg and McCurtain Counties. The sender, Carl Albert, assures Mrs. Creason that he will look into 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_2_4_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(2),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1947 Correspondence Regarding Sale of Indian Royal Lands in Oklahoma")
![["Members of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma are petitioning Congressman Carl Albert to not extend expired leases for coal and asphalt mining on tribal lands. They believe it is unwise to enter into long-term obligations that may be detrimental in the future. They are against the development of new mines and the sale of any more acreage, as they feel it will deplete the value of their property. They request the Congressman's support and offer to provide any necessary information to help their cause."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Petition to Congressman Carl Albert: Choctaw Nation Coal Leases")
![["The letter is in response to Mr. H. E. Wilkes regarding the sale of Indian lands near McAlester and McCurtain. Carl Albert, representing the Third District of Oklahoma, promises to look into the matter and discuss it with Congressman Tigler."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in Oklahoma")
![["The Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs informs Congressman Carl Albert about the reduction in patient attendance at the Talihina Hospital and the efforts to secure deficiency funds for Indian hospital service. The Acting Commissioner acknowledges that initial information given was incorrect and provides updates on the situation. Congressman Albert expresses frustration with the incompetence of the Indian Commission and mentions efforts to secure necessary funds from the Bureau of the Budget."]](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_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Talihina%20Hospital,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Secure Deficiency Funds for Indian Hospital Service")