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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0086
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Letter of Appreciation
- Date:
- 1947-05-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Native American Rights: A Letter to Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1948-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_72_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Heirship Notices for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands Payment
- Date:
- 1949-05-28
- 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_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_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_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Telegram from Governor Floyd Maytubby of Chickasaw Nation to Honorable Carl Albert regarding an Appropriation Bill
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry About Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- 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_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Coal Lands: Important Information for Choctaws and Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-06-03
- 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_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Roll Numbers for Deceased Family Members - A Request for Assistance
- Date:
- 1949-06-04
- 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_68_0007
- 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:
- 1949-06-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is thanked for her work in Congress and sent a copy of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" in response to a request from Robert Cosbey of the NAACP. Cosbey expresses admiration for Douglas and requests a reprint of a report she inserted in the Congressional Record regarding the record of African American soldiers."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0086_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Letter of Appreciation")
![["The document is in response to Mr. Brokeshoulder's inquiry about payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands. The Indian Office has advised that enrolled members will be paid first. The document also mentions federal laws prohibiting the sale of intoxicants to Indians on reservations and in Oklahoma. Mr. Brokeshoulder also requests a bill to prohibit Indians from buying alcohol. The document expresses gratitude for Mr. Albert's work on behalf of Indians."]](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_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Native American Rights: A Letter to Carl Albert")
![["Mr. Wilmoth is inquiring about the payment to the members of the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The Indian Office will distribute the share of deceased members to their heirs, but proof of heirship notices must be completed and returned before payment is made. The Superintendent in Muskogee, Oklahoma will handle all claims, and payment for living enrolled members will come first. Mr. Wilmoth is advised to write to the Superintendent to request heirship notices for his deceased relatives. Congressman Carl Albert offers 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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Heirship Notices for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands Payment")
![["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")
![["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")
![["The document is a telegram from Floyd Maytubby, Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, to Carl Albert expressing gratitude for his work on an appropriation bill and requesting notification when the bill is signed by the President. It also includes information about the time of filing and receipt of 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_6_67_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_67_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram from Governor Floyd Maytubby of Chickasaw Nation to Honorable Carl Albert regarding an Appropriation Bill")
![["Mrs. Delphine Ellis is inquiring about the payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. She is seeking information about deceased claims and the distribution of payments to legal heirs. Carl Albert, M.C., advises her to wait for proof of heirship notices from the Indian Office and to contact the Superintendent in Muskogee if she does not receive a notice. Mrs. Ellis also asks about the inheritance of her deceased father's estate, who had remarried and had children with his second wife. She is unsure if she or her half-sisters will receive a share of the inheritance."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry About Payment for Choctaws and Chickasaws Coal Lands")
![["Mrs. Winnie Wingo received a response from Carl Albert, M.C. regarding her inquiry about payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal lands sold to the government. Checks will be mailed directly to members from the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and proof of heirship notices will be sent out later in the year. Carl Albert is happy that this old debt is finally being paid and regrets that more members did not live to receive the benefits."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Coal Lands: Important Information for Choctaws and Chickasaws")
![["Mrs. Flourah B. Long is seeking information about her deceased family members who were part of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes in order to file a claim for potential payments. She is advised to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee for their roll numbers. If she is unable to obtain this information, she is encouraged to reach out to Carl Alpert, M.C. for further assistance."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Roll Numbers for Deceased Family Members - A Request for Assistance")
![["Mrs. C. G. Hammer wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert requesting information on how to apply for payment for the sale of coal lands by the Choctaws and Chickasaws to the government. Albert responded, informing her that checks will be mailed out to enrolled members in July without the need for forms to be filled out. He advised Hammer to inform the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency of any change in address to avoid delay in receiving the payment. Albert also suggested that Hammer's brother do the same."]](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_68_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_68_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")