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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Progress for Native Americans: A Letter of Thanks
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-05-31
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment for Deceased Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Members
- Date:
- 1949-05-31
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-05-31
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Oklahoma Weather and Payments
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Successful Congressional Action: A Letter from Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- A Grateful Response: Choc-Chic Payment Update
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Receiving Payment for Coal Lands: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1949-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry About Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-02
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Claims
- Date:
- 1949-06-02
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mrs. Davis received a letter from Congressman Carl Albert informing her that payment for coal and asphalt lands to the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes will be made in the next sixty days. He also mentioned the possibility of a Federal old age pension program and assured her of his support for it. Mrs. Davis expressed her gratitude for the payment and also requested support for a medical pension law to receive more adequate financial assistance. She thanked Congressman Albert for his efforts and sent her best wishes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Progress for Native Americans: A Letter of Thanks")
![["Mrs. Dicky Smith received a letter from Carl Albert, M.C. regarding the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office will distribute payments to the heirs of deceased members after proof of heirship is provided. Living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks expected to be mailed out around the latter part of July. Payments are estimated to be around $300 per person. Mrs. Smith also inquired about payment for her deceased sister and provided information about her sister's 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_6_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Mattie Lynn is inquiring about payment for the sale of land belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation following her husband's passing. The Indian Office has advised that payment will be distributed to heirs after proof of heirship is established. Living enrolled members will be paid first, followed by heirs. Mrs. Lynn is instructed to contact the Superintendent to request an heirship notice."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment for Deceased Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Members")
![["Mrs. Irvin wrote to Mr. Albert asking about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands sold to the government. Mr. Albert responded, stating that proof of heirship notices would be sent out in August and advised her to contact the Superintendent if she did not receive one. Mrs. Irvin had plans to visit her son in Chicago and requested a blank form for her per capita payment. Mr. Albert assured her that the process was being prepared and offered further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["The document is a response to a previous letter received from M. W. Priddy, Sr., updating on the weather conditions in Oklahoma and discussing the delay in coal and asphalt payments. The writer also mentions the Jackson Day Dinner and expresses hope that Congress will adjourn in July so that they can return home. The writer expresses concern about the excessive rain affecting crops in Oklahoma and mentions that payments may not be received until September. The writer sends their regards to Mary and Alma and signs off with best wishes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_71_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Oklahoma Weather and Payments")
![["The document from Mrs. Becker to Carl Albert inquires about the appropriations for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands. Carl Albert responds that the bill was signed into law and payments will be made to living enrolled members of the tribes. He gives information on the process and suggests contacting the Superintendent in Muskogee, Oklahoma for more details. Albert gives permission for excerpts of his remarks to be included in the next issue of Smoke Signals and looks forward to receiving a copy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Successful Congressional Action: A Letter from Carl Albert")
![["Mrs. Pink B. Irvin received a letter from Congressman Carl Albert informing her about the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Living enrolled members will be paid first, with checks expected to be sent out in July for around $300 each. Dead claims will be distributed to heirs after living members are paid. Mrs. Irvin expresses gratitude for the information and asks for more details about the payment process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0006_thumbnail.jpg "A Grateful Response: Choc-Chic Payment Update")
![["Mr. Loman writes to Congressman Albert regarding payment for coal lands sold to the government by the Choctaw-Chickasaw tribes. He inquires about the procedure to prove his heirship to his deceased father in order to receive payment. Congressman Albert assures him that proof of heirship notices will be sent out in August, and advises him to contact the Agency if he does not receive one. He expresses his happiness that the long debt is finally being paid and offers to help in any way he can."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Receiving Payment for Coal Lands: A Letter Exchange")
![["Mrs. Bettie B. Ward wrote a letter to Carl Albert inquiring about the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert responded explaining that the share of a deceased member will be distributed to their heirs after proof of heirship is provided. He also mentioned that living enrolled members will be paid first and checks will be mailed out around the latter part of July. Mrs. Ward had inquired about deceased members and their claims, as her son and husband were deceased, but did not have children. Albert assured her that the Indian Office will determine the legal heirs and the amount each will receive."]](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_6_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry About Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for Coal Lands")
![["The document is a response to a query about the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands sold to the government. The writer assures that the old debt is being paid and explains the process for payment of deceased claims, stating that living enrolled members will be paid first and heirs will receive payments based on the number of legal heirs. The writer expresses a desire to help the welfare of the Indians and offers assistance if needed."]](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_6_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Claims")