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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Report Reveals Dire Poverty and Health Conditions among Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Debo, Angie, 1890-1988
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Carl Albert and W. O. Roberts Regarding Land Matters of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Resolution of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma: A Plea for Retention of Superintendent W. O. Roberts
- Date:
- 1949-08-05
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["A report from state historian Angie Debo in 1949 reveals that many Oklahoma Indians live in poverty, with poor living conditions, disease, crime, and moral delinquency. The Cherokee are particularly affected, while the Creeks and Seminoles are in better situations. Angie Debo calls for measures to improve the situation, including stopping land sales, increasing Indian services, and expanding support programs for tribes."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0013.jpg "1949 Report Reveals Dire Poverty and Health Conditions among Oklahoma Indians")
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a Congressman from Oklahoma, thanking W. O. Roberts, the General Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency, for sending a resolution regarding land matters in the Five Civilized Tribes area. The resolution addresses the removal of restrictions on land belonging to members of the tribes, particularly in relation to conveyances and sales of land. The resolution calls for amendments to existing laws that are causing harm to the economic conditions of individuals in the Tribes."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0003.jpg "Correspondence between Carl Albert and W. O. Roberts Regarding Land Matters of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1949")
![["On July 23, 1949, the Officials and Representatives of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma agreed to hold a special session to promote harmony and welfare. They expressed support for retaining W. O. Roberts as General Superintendent, citing his experience and dedication to the tribes' progress. They also commended Roberts for encouraging tribal cooperation and participation. The resolution was acknowledged by Carl Albert, Representative of the 3rd District of Oklahoma."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0002.jpg "1949 Resolution of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma: A Plea for Retention of Superintendent W. O. Roberts")
