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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Establishing Mr. John Wolf's Age for Old Age Assistance Eligibility
- Date:
- 1951-01-26
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, 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_004_2_12_18_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Loyal Creek Indian Funds Distribution: Correspondence between Nicey Evans and Congressman Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-07-10
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The document is a series of letters between various individuals and government agencies regarding the case of Tonsie Williams, who has been advised to sell all of her land in order to continue receiving old age assistance. The documents discuss Carl Albert the eligibility requirements for assistance and seek clarification on whether Williams needs to sell her property. The documents show a concern for ensuring that Williams receives the necessary aid without having to give up all of her land."]](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_11_66_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Welfare%20and%20Old%20Age%20Assistance%20(1),%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Establishing Mr. John Wolf's Age for Old Age Assistance Eligibility")
![["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."]](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_11_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Delayed Choctaw Payment: A Call for Action")
![["Nicey Evans of Bixby, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman Page Belcher inquiring about the payment of the Loyal Creek judgment fund and the equalization of allotment claims for Creek Indians. Congressman Belcher forwarded the letter to the U.S. Department of Interior, which explained that funds have been allocated for the payment, but administrative costs need to be covered before individual payments can begin. The Department also provided information on the history of equalization payments for Creek allotments and stated that specific legislation may be needed for the completion of these claims."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Loyal Creek Indian Funds Distribution: Correspondence between Nicey Evans and Congressman Page Belcher")