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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_77_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Geological Inquiry of Johnny Shoup
- Date:
- 1951-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Youth, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Mike Monroney Regarding Choctaw Nation's Concerns and Pleas for Support
- Date:
- 1951-12-10
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Relationship Between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1951-12-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_21_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Restricting Federal Spending: A Call for Constitutional Amendment
- Date:
- 1951-12-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_21_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- General letter from the Committee on Legislation and national Affairs of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce in Mobile, Alabama
- Date:
- 1951-12-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_68_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from Yakima Indians to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Threat to Vested Fishing Rights at Celilo Falls
- Date:
- 1952-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improving Service for the Five Tribes at Muskogee Office
- Date:
- 1952-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Petition by the Pittsburg County Choctaw Council Regarding the Selection of Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1952-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Correspondence Between Carl Albert and Choctaw Nation Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1952-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Telegram Regarding Appointment of Choctaw Chief
- Date:
- 1952-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["Johnny Shoup, a high school student from Williams, Oklahoma, wrote to Congressman Carl Albert in 1951 requesting information about the geological formations in LeFlore County. The document was forwarded to the Director of Geological Survey, who responded with information about the origin of natural features in the county and provided topographic maps and publications. The Director also mentioned the New Madrid earthquake of 1811-1812 and offered to send a report on the earthquake history of the United States."]](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_77_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Geological%20Survey%20-%20General,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_77_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Geological Inquiry of Johnny Shoup")
![["The letter writer supported Senator Monroney in his election campaign and was promised help with Indian problems, but has not received any support or response regarding a referendum election for the Choctaw Nation. The writer expresses disappointment and frustration with the lack of action from the senator."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Mike Monroney Regarding Choctaw Nation's Concerns and Pleas for Support")
![["The document discusses the relationship between the Indian Service, the Department of Public Welfare, and other agencies in Oklahoma regarding the eligibility of Indians owning restricted land for public assistance. It mentions the legal status, tribal organization, property rights, financial assistance, education, and health services provided to Indians in the state. It also outlines the organization of the Indian Service in Oklahoma, including the different divisions and districts within each area. The document emphasizes the importance of social workers as points of contact between the Indian Service and the Department of Public Welfare."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Relationship Between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma")
![["In the letter, Adam Frick suggests that the state of Oklahoma should initiate a resolution to amend the federal constitution in order to limit the rate of income tax collection, which would help control federal spending. He also criticizes the government's inflationary policies and suggests that stopping the issuance of counterfeit money for construction projects would help curb inflation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_21_0000-Federal%20Expenditures,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_21_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Restricting Federal Spending: A Call for Constitutional Amendment")
![["General letter from the Committee on Legislation and national Affairs of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce in Mobile, Alabama."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_21_0000-Federal%20Expenditures,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_21_0013_thumbnail.jpg "General letter from the Committee on Legislation and national Affairs of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce in Mobile, Alabama")
![["The Yakima Indians are appealing to Honorable Carl Albert to save their fishing rights at Celilo Falls on the Columbia River, which are guaranteed in a treaty from 1855. They argue that the construction of a dam at The Dalles, Oregon will destroy their fishing locations and have a negative impact on their welfare and economy. They believe that the dam is unnecessary and should be discontinued to preserve their rights and way of life."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_68_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Yakima+Indians,+1951/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_68_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from Yakima Indians to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Threat to Vested Fishing Rights at Celilo Falls")
![["John Belvin wrote a letter to Carl Albert, expressing concerns about the service provided to the Indians of the Five Tribes by the Muskogee Office. Belvin requested that the new Secretary of the Interior appoint a new superintendent for the office to improve service. Albert responded, thanking Belvin for his views and promising to consider his suggestions."]](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_13_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Muskogee%20Area%20Office%20-%20General,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Service for the Five Tribes at Muskogee Office")
![["The Pittsburg County Choctaw Council is petitioning for the privilege of selecting a Chief by popular ballot instead of political appointment. They also request that the selection process be extended to conform to the Department of the Interior's election methods. If appointment is deemed necessary, they oppose appointing anyone who is not a recognized Choctaw by blood or a resident of the Choctaw Nation. They also hope to eliminate the need for electing or appointing a Principal Chief after 1956 to reduce 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Petition by the Pittsburg County Choctaw Council Regarding the Selection of Principal Chief")
![["The CHOC CHIEF from McAlester, Oklahoma, dated October 15, 1952, is a letter from Carl Albert to Harry James W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation in Durant, Oklahoma. Albert mentions a telephone conversation and a previous letter and expresses a desire to talk about the matter in person. He also mentions writing to W.O. Roberts about an appropriation and plans to attend a meeting with Belvin's group."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0030_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Correspondence Between Carl Albert and Choctaw Nation Principal Chief")
![["The document is a request to the Secretary of the Interior to appoint a Chief for the Choctaw Indians, as the current popular favorite has not been appointed despite receiving many inquiries. The message urgently requests the appointment to be made immediately."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0049_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Telegram Regarding Appointment of Choctaw Chief")