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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Process for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands Sale
- Date:
- 1949-06-16
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Government Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Settlement Inquiry
- Date:
- 1949-06-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for W. W. Keeler as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
- Date:
- 1949-06-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Long-Awaited Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Payment
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Payment and Minstrel Shows: Correspondence with M. W. Priddy, Sr.
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Legislation Concerning Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Land and Funds
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Enquiry about Inheritance Rights to Coal and Asphalt Lands: A Correspondence between Mrs. Woolery and Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mrs. Nina Brown received a letter from Congressman Carl Albert regarding payment for the sale of coal lands to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. The document explains that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks mailed out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. Deceased members' shares will be paid to their heirs, who will need to provide proof of heirship. Mrs. Brown inquires if she needs to be present to receive the money and if she needs to provide a birth certificate. Congressman Albert responds that she does not need to be present and may not need a birth certificate, but it is important that the Agency has her correct address. He also mentions that proof of heirship notices will be sent out to heirs for completion."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Process for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands Sale")
![["Mr. Landis inquired about the payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for their coal and asphalt lands sold to the government. The Indian office advised that living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks being mailed out by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. After living members are paid, proof of heirship notices will be sent to heirs of deceased members to determine legal heirs and amounts to be received. Mr. Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, provided this information to Mr. Landis and offered 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_6_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Government Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The document is a response from Congressman Carl Albert to a inquiry from Mr. Joseph Hillary Moore regarding payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The document explains that living enrolled members will be paid first and checks will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Oklahoma. Shares of deceased members will be divided among heirs, with proof of heirship notices sent out for completion. Congressman Albert offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Settlement Inquiry")
![["The document is a recommendation to the Secretary of the Interior to appoint W. W. Keeler as the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Keeler is described as a strong and able man of Cherokee descent who has a sincere desire to serve his people. The document emphasizes Keeler's qualifications and the need for strong leadership to improve the standard of living for the Cherokee people. It also mentions Keeler's previous experience as Vice Chief and acting Chief in the absence of T. H. Milan. The document is signed by Hill Stansell of Westville, Oklahoma and copies are sent to Senator Thomas, Senator Kerr, and Congressman Stigler."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_57_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee%20Chief,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for W. W. Keeler as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation")
![["The document is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, in response to Mrs. Mollie Colbert Smith's inquiry about payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. Albert informs her that living enrolled members will be paid first, and then shares of deceased members will be divided among heirs. He also mentions that an appropriation bill has been passed for the payment. Mrs. Smith had previously written to Albert requesting information on how to apply for payment as a member of the Chickasaw tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Long-Awaited Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["Mr. Franklin inquired about payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands. He was advised that as an enrolled member, he does not need to fill out any papers to receive his share. Checks will be mailed out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. After living enrolled members are paid, proof of heirship notices will be sent out to heirs to determine legal heirs and their share. Congressman Carl Albert provided this information in response to Mr. Franklin's inquiry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["The document from Carl Albert to Osby Williams addresses the payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The money has been appropriated by Congress and will be paid to living enrolled members first. The checks are expected to be mailed out in late July. Albert assures Williams that if he is on the rolls, he will receive his money. Williams had previously written to inquire about the final settlement and payment to the tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0008_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Payment")
![["The document is a series of letters between M.W. Priddy, Sr. and Carl Albert regarding the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws. Priddy expresses gratitude for Albert's efforts in getting the payment through Congress and mentions events such as a Minstrel show and a fish fry that Albert missed. Priddy also mentions that the payments will be made to living Indians first and then to heirs. He expresses hope that Albert can join them at events in the future and offers his support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Payment and Minstrel Shows: Correspondence with M. W. Priddy, Sr.")
![["Mrs. W. H. Andrews of Hugo, Oklahoma requested a copy of a bill related to the purchase of coal and asphalt land belonging to the Choctaw-Chickasaw Indians, as well as the distribution of funds belonging to deceased allottees. Congressman Carl Albert provided the requested information and offered further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation Concerning Choctaw-Chickasaw Indian Land and Funds")
![["Mrs. Woolery wrote to Congressman Carl Albert asking if she would be eligible to receive her deceased husband's share of the per-capita payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal and asphalt lands. Congressman Albert advised her to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma to determine if her husband was enrolled as an intermarried citizen. He offered to help in any way he could."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Enquiry about Inheritance Rights to Coal and Asphalt Lands: A Correspondence between Mrs. Woolery and Carl Albert")