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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inheritance Rights under Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Law: A Correspondence
- Date:
- 1949-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Foreign relations, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inheritance Rights of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale Proceeds
- Date:
- 1949-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Land Dispute and Oil Pipeline Construction on Native American Land
- Date:
- 1949-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Heirship Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-06-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Small Business
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Carl Albert and W. O. Roberts Regarding Land Matters of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Land Sold to the Government
- Date:
- 1949-07-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Letter Regarding Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for Sold Lands
- Date:
- 1949-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Payment for Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1949-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Letter Regarding Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Sales to the Government
- Date:
- 1949-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Small Business
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The letter is responding to an inquiry about whether a full blood Choctaw woman who married a white man under Indian law will receive her deceased husband's share of money for coal lands sold to the government. The response states that if the husband was enrolled as a member of the tribe and has no other heirs, the wife may receive his share. It is recommended to contact the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma for more information."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inheritance Rights under Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Law: A Correspondence")
![["Mr. Wilson is inquiring about whether his mother, who is listed on the Choctaw rolls, will receive his deceased father's share of monies from the sale of coal lands. The Indian office advises that enrolled members will be paid first, and then proof of heirship notices will be sent to heirs of deceased members to determine legal heirs and amounts to be received. Mr. Albert suggests contacting the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee for detailed information. He reassures Mr. Wilson that since his mother is an enrolled member, she will be among the first to receive her 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_6_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Inheritance Rights of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale Proceeds")
![["Mrs. Annie L. Nelson of Madill, Oklahoma, had a dispute with the Ben Franklin Oil Company regarding a pipeline right-of-way across her land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Five Civilized Tribes Agency were involved in the matter, and attempts were made to reach a settlement. Mrs. Nelson brought a lawsuit against the company, but it was resolved in favor of the company. The Bureau of Indian Affairs considered the amount deposited by the company for damages and right-of-way to be an equitable settlement, and no further action could be taken on behalf of Mrs. Nelson. Congressman Carl Albert was involved in the correspondence regarding this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_91_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Land Dispute and Oil Pipeline Construction on Native American Land")
![["Mrs. Phoebe Sewell wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal and asphalt lands sold to the government. Congressman Albert responded that payments are anticipated to be made that year, with enrolled members receiving around $300 or more. He advised enrolled members to update their mailing address with the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma to avoid delays in receiving their checks. He also mentioned that heirs of deceased members will receive their share based on proof of heirship notices. Mrs. Sewell expressed gratitude for the information and mentioned using the money to buy a little home."]](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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Updates for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales")
![["Mrs. Effie John has inquired about payments to heirs of deceased members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for coal and asphalt lands sold to the government. The proof of heirship notices will be sent out by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma after living enrolled members are paid. Mrs. John, as an enrolled member, will receive her payment first before applying for heirship payment. Payments to living enrolled members are expected to begin in July. The deceased member's share will be divided equally among legal heirs, and the Agency will determine the amount each will receive. Congressman Carl Albert has provided this information and offered further 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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Heirship Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The letter is from Carl Albert, a Congressman from Oklahoma, thanking W. O. Roberts, the General Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency, for sending a resolution regarding land matters in the Five Civilized Tribes area. The resolution addresses the removal of restrictions on land belonging to members of the tribes, particularly in relation to conveyances and sales of land. The resolution calls for amendments to existing laws that are causing harm to the economic conditions of individuals in the Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_91_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_91_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Carl Albert and W. O. Roberts Regarding Land Matters of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1949")
![["Mrs. Celia Kaluzniak wrote to Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives, regarding the slow payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for coal and asphalt lands they sold to the government. Albert assured her that payments would be made in July, totaling about $350. He expressed frustration with the Indian Service's delays and promised to expedite the process. Kaluzniak also raised questions about per capita payments for Indians in Atoka and Push counties, and requested clarification on funds from a lawsuit."]](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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payment to Choctaws and Chickasaws for Land Sold to the Government")
![["Mrs. Dobyns received a response regarding payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for lands sold to the government. The letter states that payments will be made in July and each enrolled member will receive around $350. The Indian Office has been slow in processing these payments, but efforts are being made to expedite the process. Mrs. Dobyns is asked to inform her neighbors about the upcoming payments and is encouraged to reach out if further assistance is 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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Letter Regarding Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for Sold Lands")
![["Mrs. Cleo Wallace wrote a letter to Carl Albert, a U.S. Representative, regarding payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their lands to the government. Albert responded, informing her that payments to living enrolled members would begin that month and would be sent from the office of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Oklahoma. He expressed his satisfaction that the debt was being paid and offered further 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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0013_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Payment for Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands")
![["The letter is a response to Mrs. Arnie Wickson's inquiry about when payments would be made to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands. The letter states that payments will start in July and will be sent out by the office of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. It advises Mrs. Wickson to ensure that the Agency has her correct mailing address to avoid any delays in receiving the payment. The letter also expresses happiness that the old debt is finally being paid and offers further 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_77_0000-(21)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_77_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Letter Regarding Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Sales to the Government")