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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Heirship Claims of Deceased Chickasaws
- Date:
- 1949-07-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Construction of the Talihina-Bengal Road in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-07-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for Coal and Asphalt Lands Sales
- Date:
- 1949-07-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Retirement
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Tribal Enrollment Verification
- Date:
- 1949-07-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- 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_94_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Mountain Indian School Progress Report: August 1949
- Date:
- 1949-08-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Payments in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-08-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Answers: A Letter to Congress Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Rights
- Date:
- 1949-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Land Claims and Payments in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-08-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Application for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands Sale Payment
- Date:
- 1949-08-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence regarding Payment for Coal Lands Sale to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Members
- Date:
- 1949-08-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Judge George I. Sneed of Marshall County, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert on behalf of Mrs. Annie Brown, a Chickasaw Indian seeking assistance in claiming payments for her deceased mother and husband. Judge Sneed expressed his views on the importance of local government independence and the need for aid to education, as long as it does not involve government control. Congressman Albert responded, providing information on the process for claiming payments for deceased Chickasaws and offering 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_75_0000-(19)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Heirship Claims of Deceased Chickasaws")
![["The text consists of correspondence regarding the construction of the Talihina-Bengal Road in Oklahoma. Various letters discuss the planned project, the need for funding, and the benefits it would bring to the local communities. The project has been programmed and surveyed, but construction has not yet begun due to limited road funds. Officials are urged to prioritize the construction of the road to improve access to the Talihina Indian Hospital and reduce travel distances for the local residents."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_86_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction of the Talihina-Bengal Road in 1949")
![["Mrs. Elmira Mitchell wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands to the government. Congressman Albert responded by informing her that payments have already started and checks are being mailed as applications are received and checked, rather than alphabetically. He also provided information on how to obtain payment information for other enrollees. Congressman Albert 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_75_0000-(19)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payments to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for Coal and Asphalt Lands Sales")
![["Mrs. Nannie Maxey of Wirt, Oklahoma inquired about whether her father, Bill Essary, is on the Choctaw rolls. The Office of Indian Affairs in Muskogee, Oklahoma conducted a thorough check but did not find his name on the rolls. They assured Mrs. Maxey that they would continue to investigate and provide any further assistance needed. The correspondence between Mrs. Maxey, the Office of Indian Affairs, and Congressman Carl Albert indicates efforts to gather information about Essary's enrollment status."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_81_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Tribal Enrollment Verification")
![["The Inter-Mountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah, has made significant progress in July. The school was officially named and has seen an increase in employees, construction workers, and applications for positions. The school buildings are being renovated and prepared for students, and the grounds are being cleaned up. The school has also organized a recreational association for construction workers and is actively seeking new employees, particularly teachers. The community has shown interest and support for the school's mission to help Native American children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Mountain Indian School Progress Report: August 1949")
![["Mrs. Musser wrote to Mr. Carl Albert about payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Mr. Albert suggested writing to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for the necessary forms. He also mentioned that forms for heirs will be sent out after all living enrolled members have been paid. Mrs. Musser asked for information on how to receive her payment as an heir and sent a stamped envelope for his reply."]](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_75_0000-(19)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Payments in 1949")
![["The letter is from Mrs. Vivian S. Hunt to Congressman Carl Albert, seeking information and assistance regarding the settlement payments for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. Mrs. Hunt is seeking information about her family's eligibility for payments as heirs of enrolled members. She also provides details about her family history and land inheritance, and asks for guidance on how to claim their land rights."]](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_75_0000-(19)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_75_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Answers: A Letter to Congress Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Rights")
![["The letter is from Cannon to Carl Albert, a representative from Oklahoma, inquiring about a payment the Cherokees are supposed to receive. The letter mentions a previous inquiry about Cherokee claims and clarifies that no Cherokee lands were included in a recent sale. Cannon asks for more information about the potential payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_81_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Land Claims and Payments in 1949")
![["Mrs. Ada Halford is inquiring about the application form for her payment from the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands. She is advised to contact the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma to request the form and have two witnesses sign it when she receives it. Congressman Carl Albert 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_74_0000-(18)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Application for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands Sale Payment")
![["Mr. William Lewis wrote a letter to Carl Albert, a congressman, inquiring about the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for the sale of their coal lands to the government. He had not received his payment yet and was concerned about rumors that the Department was withholding the money due to uncertainty about taxation. Carl Albert responded, explaining that checks were being mailed out by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency and advised Mr. Lewis to contact them to request an application form. He also reassured Mr. Lewis that the Department was not withholding the money due to tax issues."]](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_74_0000-(18)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence regarding Payment for Coal Lands Sale to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Members")