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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Rights and Conservation Efforts in Oklahoma, 1949
- Date:
- 1949-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Payments in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-07-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Small Business
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Construction of the Talihina-Bengal Road in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-07-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Delayed Applications for Choctaw-Chickasaw Funds
- Date:
- 1949-07-25
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for Coal and Asphalt Lands Sales
- Date:
- 1949-07-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Retirement
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Tribal Enrollment Verification
- Date:
- 1949-07-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- 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_75_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter to John Denton Regarding the Sale and Payment of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Lands
- Date:
- 1949-08-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000, Maytubby, Floyd, 1893-1963
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Prescription drugs--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Answers: A Letter to Congress Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Rights
- Date:
- 1949-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence between Horace D. Payne and Honorable Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-08-15
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The text is a series of correspondence regarding the desire of Clarence H. Eller, Jr. to retain the right to occupy certain lots in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, which were sold to the United States. The administration of the lands is being handled by the Bureau of Land Management, and deeds transferring the land from the Indian tribes to the government are still being prepared. The process of disposing of the lands will require time, and those currently occupying the lands under proper authority will not be disturbed by the government. Eller and others in similar situations are advised to preserve their leases and will be given opportunities to do so."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_81_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Rights and Conservation Efforts in Oklahoma, 1949")
![["Mrs. Emma McCoy received a letter from Carl Albert, a congressman, in response to her inquiry about payments for the sale of coal lands belonging to Choctaws and Chickasaws. He advised her to send the necessary information to the Muskogee Indian office for assistance. Emma McCoy was thanked for her letter 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_75_0000-(19)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Payments in 1949")
![["The text consists of correspondence regarding the construction of the Talihina-Bengal Road in Oklahoma. Various letters discuss the planned project, the need for funding, and the benefits it would bring to the local communities. The project has been programmed and surveyed, but construction has not yet begun due to limited road funds. Officials are urged to prioritize the construction of the road to improve access to the Talihina Indian Hospital and reduce travel distances for the local residents."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_86_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction of the Talihina-Bengal Road in 1949")
![["The document consists of correspondence between Honorable Carl Albert, M.C., and various individuals regarding the slow process of making payments to Choctaw-Chickasaw enrollees and their heirs. The Muskogee Indian office is handling the applications for final payment, and there is pressure to expedite the process. Congressman Albert is trying to assist in getting the necessary application blanks to individuals before the deadline. The General Superintendent of the Choc-Chic program explains the challenges of processing payments for thousands of individuals and assures that the process is moving efficiently."]](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_75_0000-(19)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Delayed Applications for Choctaw-Chickasaw Funds")
![["Mrs. Elmira Mitchell wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands to the government. Congressman Albert responded by informing her that payments have already started and checks are being mailed as applications are received and checked, rather than alphabetically. He also provided information on how to obtain payment information for other enrollees. Congressman Albert 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_75_0000-(19)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for Coal and Asphalt Lands Sales")
![["Mrs. Nannie Maxey of Wirt, Oklahoma inquired about whether her father, Bill Essary, is on the Choctaw rolls. The Office of Indian Affairs in Muskogee, Oklahoma conducted a thorough check but did not find his name on the rolls. They assured Mrs. Maxey that they would continue to investigate and provide any further assistance needed. The correspondence between Mrs. Maxey, the Office of Indian Affairs, and Congressman Carl Albert indicates efforts to gather information about Essary's enrollment status."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_81_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Tribal Enrollment Verification")
![["Mr. John Denton received a response from Carl Albert regarding the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their lands to the government. Albert explained that the process of making payments takes time as forms need to be mailed out, returned, and payrolls made up. Denton was advised to contact the Superintendent to request an application form for payment. Denton also expressed his need for the payment due to his medical expenses."]](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_75_0000-(19)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to John Denton Regarding the Sale and Payment of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Lands")
![["The letter is from Mrs. Vivian S. Hunt to Congressman Carl Albert, seeking information and assistance regarding the settlement payments for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. Mrs. Hunt is seeking information about her family's eligibility for payments as heirs of enrolled members. She also provides details about her family history and land inheritance, and asks for guidance on how to claim their land rights."]](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_75_0000-(19)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Answers: A Letter to Congress Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Rights")
![["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."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_91_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Resolution of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma: A Plea for Retention of Superintendent W. O. Roberts")
![["Horace D. Payne, a U.S. Probate Attorney from Durant, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Honorable Carl Albert thanking him for his help in getting a case disposed of. The Department of Justice had declined to prosecute Payne, and Albert's assistance was greatly appreciated. Payne also requested Albert to check with Zimmerman to see if they had received clearance from the Department of Justice. Payne expressed deep appreciation to Albert for his help during a recent difficulty with the Indian Office, and asked for further assistance in checking on the clearance from the Department of Justice."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_84_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence between Horace D. Payne and Honorable Carl Albert")