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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation's Involvement in Muskogee Situation
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Delayed Choctaw Payment: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1951-02-24
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter Forwarding to Congressman Albert: August 11, 1952
- Date:
- 1952-08-11
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief's Plea for Justice: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation's Struggles
- Date:
- 1952-10-15
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from Attorney W.F. Semple to Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin Regarding Political Strategy
- Date:
- 1952-10-20
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to Mr. Harry J.W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, discussing the Muskogee situation and suggesting involving other Congressmen in addressing the issue. Albert also mentions inviting Ed Edmondson, a Democratic Congressional nominee, to a meeting in McAlester."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0034.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation's Involvement in Muskogee Situation")
![["The document is a series of correspondence regarding the distribution of funds from the Leased District to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation is requesting Congressman Carl Albert to expedite the payments as many Indians are in urgent need. The funds have already been appropriated by Congress, but the exact process of distribution has not been finalized. Congressman Albert is in contact with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to address the delay in payments."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0005.jpg "The Delayed Choctaw Payment: A Call for Action")
![["The letter is from Marie Muchmore, secretary to Congressman Carl Albert, acknowledging the receipt of a letter from Mr. Harry J. W. Belvin. The letter mentions that Congressman Albert will personally address the matter mentioned in Mr. Belvin's letter."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0041.jpg "Letter Forwarding to Congressman Albert: August 11, 1952")
![["The document discusses the frustration of two Choctaw Indians with delays in receiving their funds from the Muskogee Office. The Principal Chief, Harry J. W. Belvin, expresses his concern and seeks help from Congressman Carl Albert to address the issue and improve the behavior of agency officials. Belvin suggests a campaign to clean house in the Muskogee Area Office."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0035.jpg "Principal Chief's Plea for Justice: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation's Struggles")
![["In a letter dated October 20, 1952, attorney W. F. Semple advises Mr. Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, not to introduce a resolution asking for the removal of certain individuals at that time. Semple believes that Belvin's appointment will still be made and suggests waiting to see how things progress before taking any action against the individuals in question. Semple advises Belvin to focus on getting the Department to proceed with his appointment rather than starting a conflict with local officials."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0038.jpg "1952 Letter from Attorney W.F. Semple to Principal Chief Harry J.W. Belvin Regarding Political Strategy")