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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response Regarding Indian Per Capita Payment Status
- Date:
- 1959-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Indian Claims Commission Vacancy
- Date:
- 1959-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Assistance for Choctaw Individual - July 30, 1959
- Date:
- 1959-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Continuation of Turner Bear as Chief of the Creek Nation
- Date:
- 1959-08-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- National Congress of American Indians Condemns Request for Foreign Loan; Affirms Loyalty to U.S.
- Date:
- 1959-09-04
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1959 Correspondence Regarding Caddo Indian Tribe's Land Matters
- Date:
- 1959-09-15
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Establishing Heirship for Future Per Capita Payments
- Date:
- 1959-10-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1959-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kickapoo Nation, Shawnee Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry about Indian Medical Program in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1959-11-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Choctaw Per Capita Payment
- Date:
- 1959-11-19
- Creator:
- White, Abner
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
![["Mrs. Willie Hays of Willis, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payments to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians. Congressman Albert checked with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and informed Mrs. Hays that an award of approximately $3,000,000 was made to the nations in 1950 by the Indian Claims Commission, and most of it has been distributed to eligible individuals. If Mrs. Hays wanted further information, she was advised to contact the Area Director in Muskogee."]](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_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Response Regarding Indian Per Capita Payment Status")
![["The document is a letter from Houston Bus Hill to Congressman Carl Albert regarding a judgment obtained by the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes against the United States government. The tribes are seeking assistance from Congress in passing a bill to authorize the payment of the judgment. The document also includes a resolution passed by the tribes outlining their desire for the judgment to be certified and paid promptly."]](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_33_40_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20KiowaComanche,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Indian Claims Commission Vacancy")
![["The document from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation to Senator Kerr expresses concern over a proposed cut in the Oklahoma Indian Loan Fund by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for administrative costs. Belvin requests Senator Kerr to prevent this cut and restore the funds when it reaches the Senate side of Congress. Congressman Carl Albert also expresses his support in preventing the Indian Loan fund from being affected by administrative costs."]](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_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Assistance for Choctaw Individual - July 30, 1959")
![["A letter from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, acknowledging the recommendation from the Committee in favor of continuing Turner Bear as Chief of the Creek Nation. The recommendation highlights Turner Bear's qualifications and contributions to the Creek Tribe, and urges the Bureau of Indian Affairs to continue his appointment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Continuation of Turner Bear as Chief of the Creek Nation")
![["The National Congress of American Indians is strongly against a recent request for a loan from Russia for Indian development, stating that it is insulting to the intelligence and patriotism of the Indian people. They emphasize the loyalty of American Indians to the United States and express confidence in Congress to provide needed funds. The organization works closely with tribes to improve economic conditions and denounces the request for a foreign loan as a publicity stunt. They urge for responsible and proper channels to be used for development programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0004_thumbnail.jpg "National Congress of American Indians Condemns Request for Foreign Loan; Affirms Loyalty to U.S.")
![["The Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma has requested assistance from Congressman Page Belcher regarding a land matter involving the Riverside Indian School and the Kiowa Indian Agency. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating the legal status of the land and whether it can be restored to tribal ownership. The matter is being studied by the Office of the Solicitor for the Department of the Interior, and further information will be provided once the Solicitor's opinion is available. The Caddo Tribe is seeking recognition of their rights to certain parcels of land, and their request has been submitted through official resolutions to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Congressman Belcher is working to gather information and provide assistance to the tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1959 Correspondence Regarding Caddo Indian Tribe's Land Matters")
![["Mrs. Edith Johnson Hammonds is facing difficulties with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in regards to the purchase of her home and appliances. The Bureau is trying to help her preserve her estate and manage her finances, but Mrs. Hammonds is finding it difficult to understand the need for their assistance. Despite receiving support allowances, she is struggling to obtain the appliances she needs and is facing challenges with transportation and her husband's job prospects. Congressman Carl Albert is working to address Mrs. Hammonds' concerns by contacting the Bureau for a full report."]](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_33_29_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Cases,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Establishing Heirship for Future Per Capita Payments")
![["The document discusses concerns about the closure of Indian hospitals in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Tacoma, Washington, particularly tuberculosis sanatoria. The writer argues that the high incidence of tuberculosis among the Indian population warrants the continued operation of these hospitals. The document requests information from Mr. Fleming on the government's plans regarding the hospitals and urges him to advocate for the Indian people in this matter. Mr. Fleming responds, stating that he has forwarded the letter to the Surgeon General for consideration and appreciates the writer's concern for the Indian health program."]](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_33_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals in Oklahoma")
![["Mrs. Annie Grayson Cravatt wants to sell her homestead and purchase a lot in Connersville, Oklahoma. The Indian Office has been contacted regarding this matter, and a copy of their reply has been enclosed. The land sale for Mrs. Cravatt's property is tentatively scheduled for April. Previously, her land was offered for sale in 1957 but she did not sign the deed due to price concerns. The purchase of a lot in Connersville will be considered after the sale of her land is completed. Congressman Carl Albert has offered to assist in expediting the process."]](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_33_29_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Cases,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry about Indian Medical Program in Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Raymond Gardner wrote a letter to Honorable Carl Albert requesting information on where to obtain a Choctaw dictionary. Albert responded, informing Gardner that the dictionaries are no longer available from the Department of Etymology or the Indian Office. Gardner had mentioned that he needed the dictionary for church charter work and was having difficulty finding one. Albert expressed regret that he could not be of more help and suggested trying to purchase one if possible."]](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_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Choctaw Per Capita Payment")