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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of a New Principal Chief for the Choctaw Nation in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-05-31
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation's Involvement in Muskogee Situation
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Loyal Creek Indian Funds Distribution: Correspondence between Nicey Evans and Congressman Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-07-10
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Protecting the Oklahoma Indian Loan Fund: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1959-05-12
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Investigating Housing Authority Issues: A Letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1975-05-08
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The letter is from J.H. Belvin of Durant, Oklahoma, regarding his candidacy for appointment as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation. He expresses concern that current Chief Durant has been promised the appointment and urges Senator Elmer Thomas to support holding an official nominating convention to allow the tribe to have a voice in selecting their Chief. Belvin highlights the importance of democratic principles and the need for the tribe to have a say in their leadership. He also mentions the voting power of the Choctaw and Chickasaw people in elections and requests Senator Thomas' support in advocating for their right to choose their Chief through a fair and democratic process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of a New Principal Chief for the Choctaw Nation in 1946")
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to Mr. Harry J.W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, discussing the Muskogee situation and suggesting involving other Congressmen in addressing the issue. Albert also mentions inviting Ed Edmondson, a Democratic Congressional nominee, to a meeting in McAlester."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation's Involvement in Muskogee Situation")
![["Nicey Evans of Bixby, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman Page Belcher inquiring about the payment of the Loyal Creek judgment fund and the equalization of allotment claims for Creek Indians. Congressman Belcher forwarded the letter to the U.S. Department of Interior, which explained that funds have been allocated for the payment, but administrative costs need to be covered before individual payments can begin. The Department also provided information on the history of equalization payments for Creek allotments and stated that specific legislation may be needed for the completion of these claims."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Loyal Creek Indian Funds Distribution: Correspondence between Nicey Evans and Congressman Page Belcher")
![["Mr. Traut inquired about whether the Choctaw Indians would receive a payment soon. Congressman Carl Albert responded that the claims of the Choctaws and Chickasaws have been completed and there is no payment due to the Choctaw tribe at this time. He also mentioned that a recent award to the Creeks did not apply to the Choctaws."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting the Oklahoma Indian Loan Fund: A Call to Action")
![["The document is from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Percy Sharp, thanking him for bringing issues with the Creek Housing Authority to his attention. The Senator states that he has asked the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to look into the situation and will update Percy once they have more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Investigating Housing Authority Issues: A Letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")