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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_75_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Goldfish Care and Aquarium Maintenance Guide: A 1948 Fishery Leaflet by The Fish and Wildlife Service
- Date:
- 1951-09-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Communication Services and Correspondence for Government Officials
- Date:
- 1951-09-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Public Welfare Case: The Disqualification of Wisman Bohanan Due to Land Ownership
- Date:
- 1951-09-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Admission Policies at the Talihina Indian Medical Center, 1951
- Date:
- 1951-09-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw-Chickasaw Referendum: A Call for Tribal Unity
- Date:
- 1951-11-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- 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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Choctaw Nation's Right to Elect Their Chief: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C. to Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin
- Date:
- 1952-02-21
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Choctaw Nation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["Mrs. Carl Thomas from McAlester, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman Carl Albert requesting a booklet on goldfish and their care. Congressman Albert contacted the Interior Department who sent a leaflet on goldfish care to Mrs. Thomas. Congressman Albert enclosed the leaflet in a letter to Mrs. Thomas, expressing his pleasure in serving her."]](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_75_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Fish%20and%20Wildlife%20Service%20-%20General,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_75_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Goldfish Care and Aquarium Maintenance Guide: A 1948 Fishery Leaflet by The Fish and Wildlife Service")
![["The document provides instructions for sending telegrams using different classes of service, such as domestic, Western, and international. It also includes a sample telegram sent to the Director of the Muskogee Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the passing of a second supplemental appropriation bill. Additionally, The document includes symbols and information about filing times for telegrams."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Communication Services and Correspondence for Government Officials")
![["Mrs. Minnie Brown is writing to Congressman Carl Albert requesting her Indian payment and welfare checks to be delivered on time. Congressman Albert assures her that he will do his best to expedite the payments. Mrs. Brown also faces delays in receiving her welfare checks, and Congressman Albert's office is working with the Welfare Department to address Carl Albert the issue. Additionally, it is discovered that Mrs. Brown does not receive assistance from the Department of Public Welfare and her case is forwarded to the Oklahoma Emergency Relief Board. Congressman Albert's office also reaches out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to ensure that Mrs. Brown's checks are delivered on time."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Public Welfare Case: The Disqualification of Wisman Bohanan Due to Land Ownership")
![["Mrs. Grace H. Mathews of McAlester, Oklahoma raised concerns about the admission requirements for the Talihina Indian Medical Center. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs explained that only indigent Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes are eligible for hospitalization, with specific rules regarding Indian blood quantum and marital status. The Commissioner also mentioned the limited number of beds available and ongoing reviews of admissions policies. Congressman Carl Albert assured Mrs. Mathews that he is looking into the matter and appreciates her support."]](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_65_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Admission Policies at the Talihina Indian Medical Center, 1951")
![["Enrolled members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes are petitioning for a referendum to approve or reject a portion of a contract regarding the distribution of deceased members' shares. They are seeking support from the Oklahoma delegation and believe that the blood-line distribution should be followed as originally intended. Congressman Carl Albert is considering introducing a bill related to the issue but wants to ensure it will not delay new payments to heirs."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw-Chickasaw Referendum: A Call for Tribal Unity")
![["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 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")
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation expressing support for the Choctaw people's right to select their Chief by vote. Albert assures the Chief of his desire to support the Choctaw people and acknowledges the support he has received from them."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Choctaw Nation's Right to Elect Their Chief: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C. to Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin")