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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Raised About Commissioner Watkins of Indian Claims Commission
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Order Allowing Attorneys' Fees for Cherokee Nation Claim
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Restoration of Choctaw Indians to Allotment Rolls
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Indian Settlement Inquiries
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Choctaw Settlement Status
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_54_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Preservation Efforts for Fort Sill Indian School Girls' Dormitory
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Comanche Indian Tribe, Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Housing Rights: The Push for Amending the U.S. Housing Act of 1937
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Tribe of Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Ponca Tribe of Nation, Comanche Indian Tribe, Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Contract Awarded for Water Treatment Plant at Jones Academy in Hartshorne, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Commerce
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Expense Account Approval
- Date:
- 1964-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_55_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expansion of Medical Services for Non-Indian Widows of Five Civilized Tribes Members
- Date:
- 1964-01-30
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["Two individuals; Norvelle and Ballard; visited the office to express concerns about Commissioner Watkins of the Indian Claims Commission being senile and incompetent. They suggest he should be removed and a Washington attorney; Mr. Nieball; wants to provide more details. Norvelle is a friend of Raymond Gary."]](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_47_45_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Raised About Commissioner Watkins of Indian Claims Commission")
![["The Indian Claims Commission has granted attorneys' fees of $1,000,000 to the legal team representing the Cherokee Nation in a claim against the United States. This amount is in addition to a previous award of $200,000, making the total fee $1,000,000."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Order Allowing Attorneys' Fees for Cherokee Nation Claim")
![["Mrs. Ocie Heady visited the Indian Affairs office in Washington, D.C. to inquire about restoring certain Choctaw Indians to the rolls for allotments on public land. The office contacted the Muskogee Area Office, who provided historical background on the issue and stated that there was no current authority to add names to the rolls. Mrs. Heady's information was forwarded for further review, and the office expressed regret that they could not provide more encouraging news. Additional documents and genealogical charts were also included in the correspondence."]](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_47_53_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Restoration of Choctaw Indians to Allotment Rolls")
![["Mrs. J.F. Bossham, an enrolled Choctaw Indian from Texas, wrote to Honorable Carl Albert inquiring about a settlement for the Choctaw Indians. Mr. Albert forwarded her letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a response. Mrs. Bossham received a response from the Bureau stating that her inquiry had been sent to the Area Director for consideration. Mr. Albert continued to follow up on the matter and provided Mrs. Bossham with updates on the progress of her inquiry."]](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_47_53_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Indian Settlement Inquiries")
![["Mr. Lona Paul is in dire need of help and has reached out to Honorable Carl Albert for information regarding the Choctaw settlement. The Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee has provided information stating that it may take some time, possibly years, before the settlement is made. The Act of August 25, 1959, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to sell Choctaw tribal lands and distribute funds, but no decision has been made yet on the distribution of funds. The formation of a corporate entity under Oklahoma State Law is under consideration, with a deadline of August 25, 1965. Mr. Paul is anxious about the settlement and is seeking information on when they will receive their share."]](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_47_53_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Choctaw Settlement Status")
![["Several constituents have expressed concern about the demolition of the Girls' Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School. The building, deemed unsafe for dormitory use, has historical and architectural significance. Efforts are being made to restore and integrate the building into the school plant. Congressman Carl Albert has been contacted and urged to preserve the historic landmark."]](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_47_54_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Education,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_54_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Preservation Efforts for Fort Sill Indian School Girls' Dormitory")
![["The document is a letter from Willie Hail, Chairman of the Indians of Western Oklahoma, to Honorable Carl Albert, requesting an amendment to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 to allow Indian Tribes in Oklahoma to establish public housing agencies. The resolution was passed unanimously by Tribal Representatives from various tribes in Oklahoma. They seek financial aid for better housing for low-income Indian families."]](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_47_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Housing,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Housing Rights: The Push for Amending the U.S. Housing Act of 1937")
![["The Department of Interior has advised the Bureau of Indian Affairs that a contract will be awarded to Skyce Construction Co. to install a water treatment plant, well, and wellhouse at Jones Academy in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. The contract is for $34,983 and is set aside for small businesses. The project will serve 260 pupils at the academy and also provide water to Hartshorne High School. The award date is December 7."]](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_47_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Contract Awarded for Water Treatment Plant at Jones Academy in Hartshorne, Oklahoma")
![["The document consists of correspondence between W. F. Semple, an attorney at law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Honorable Carl Albert, a member of Congress from Oklahoma. Semple is requesting certified copies of transcripts for a case involving the Act of August 4, 1947, and reimbursement for expenses incurred in handling tribal affairs. Albert confirms approval of Semple's expense account and offers assistance in obtaining the necessary documents."]](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_47_53_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Expense Account Approval")
![["Non-Indian widows of deceased beneficiaries of the Indian Health Program who were enrolled members of the Five Civilized Tribes can now receive medical services through the program on the same basis as other beneficiaries. This change in policy was announced by Congressman Carl Albert after he urged the Public Health Service to allow these widows to access hospital and medical care. The continuation of health services for non-Indian widows will be limited to those whose husbands were enrolled members of the Five Civilized Tribes and who have not remarried."]](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_47_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health%20Care,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_55_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Expansion of Medical Services for Non-Indian Widows of Five Civilized Tribes Members")