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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payment Claims for the Choctaw Tribe in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-08-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Delayed Per Capita Payments to Choctaw Tribe Member
- Date:
- 1949-08-31
- 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_74_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Information on Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Heirship and Payments: A 1949 Correspondence
- Date:
- 1949-09-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Small Business, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Delayed Payments from the Five Civilized Tribes Agency
- Date:
- 1949-09-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_74_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Heirship Claims of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-09-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_81_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, 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_81_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Allegations of Corruption and Graft in the Office of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1949-09-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, 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_86_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Construction of South Road to Talihina, Oklahoma in 1949
- Date:
- 1949-09-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Calvin Raleigh and Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Construction of Indian Road between Red Oak and Talihina
- Date:
- 1949-09-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Assistance for Native American Heirs in Filing Proofs of Heirship
- Date:
- 1949-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the Per Capita Payment for deceased Choctaw tribe members. Mr. Boland requests proof of heirship forms for his deceased wife and is advised to fill out only one form for all heirs. There are complaints about delays in receiving the forms, and Mr. Boland expresses frustration with the process. The Department of the Interior responds by explaining the process of mailing out the forms and requests individuals to write in for them."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payment Claims for the Choctaw Tribe in 1949")
![["The document is a series of correspondences between Mr. Roy L. Bohanan, Carl Albert, and the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency regarding Mr. Bohanan's application for per capita payment for the sale of coal and asphalt land. Mr. Albert expresses frustration at the delay in processing the payment and requests assistance in expediting it, while the Superintendent assures that the application was processed in regular order and the payment should be received soon. Mr. Bohanan himself expresses concern about the delay in receiving his payment."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Delayed Per Capita Payments to Choctaw Tribe Member")
![["The letter is a response to Mr. Frazier's inquiry about heirs entitled to payments from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The letter suggests contacting the Superintendent or Indian Agent for necessary forms and information. It also clarifies that children of enrolled members and intermarried white citizens who paid a license fee to the tribes may be eligible for payment. Mr. Frazier is encouraged to reach out for 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Information on Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribe Heirship and Payments: A 1949 Correspondence")
![["Mrs. Viva L. Thacker wrote a letter to Congressman Albert's office inquiring about the status of her payment from the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. The office responded, explaining that payments are being processed in alphabetical order and advised her to wait a little longer before contacting the agency. Thacker expressed concern that her application may have been misplaced and asked for guidance on how to proceed."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Delayed Payments from the Five Civilized Tribes Agency")
![["Mrs. Vivian Hays Wallace wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the claims of heirs of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes of Indians. The Congressman's office acknowledged the receipt of the letter and informed Mrs. Wallace that after all living enrolled members of the tribes have been paid, notices of proof of heirship will be sent out to the heirs of deceased members. The agency will determine who the legal heirs are, and they do not have to be on the rolls of the tribes. Mrs. Wallace was advised to wait for further instructions from the agency."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Heirship Claims of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Mrs. Juanita Harrison wrote a letter inquiring about payments to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes, as she believed the Creek Nation had not received any money. Congressman Carl Albert responded, explaining that the payments were only for Choctaw and Chickasaw members, and suggested Harrison contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for more information. Harrison had difficulty writing the letter due to a finger injury."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The text includes a series of letters between various individuals regarding complaints about the handling of Indian affairs, specifically related to assistance with filling out proofs of heirship. There are discussions about allegations of exorbitant prices for services and potential collusion between parties. The letters also address concerns about unfair treatment and corruption within the Indian Service. The individuals involved express a commitment to investigating and addressing these issues to ensure justice for the Indian community."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Allegations of Corruption and Graft in the Office of Indian Affairs")
![["The Bank of Red Oak in Oklahoma is seeking assistance from Honorable Carl Albert to help get a road built from Red Oak to Talihina, cutting down travel distance to the Indian Hospital. They have a County Commissioner, Paul Lyons, willing to work on the road and are hoping for support from the Indian Department. Carl Albert has expressed willingness to help with the project and has written to the Indian Department about it."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Construction of South Road to Talihina, Oklahoma in 1949")
![["Calvin Raleigh writes to Congressman Carl Albert asking for support in getting the Indian Department to construct a road from Red Oak to Talihina. Congressman Albert responds, stating that he has already taken up the matter with the Indian Department and will do what he can to help."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Calvin Raleigh and Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Construction of Indian Road between Red Oak and Talihina")
![["The letter discusses the assistance provided to Indians in filling out proofs of heirship notices, mentioning plans to send someone to help those who are unable to fill out the forms themselves. It also addresses complaints about District Agents not assisting heirs and charging high fees for help, stating that efforts have been made to prevent exploitation and that the majority of forms have been returned in good order. The letter concludes with a report on the progress of processing claims and a commitment to efficiently handle the remaining work."]](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_79_0000-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Assistance for Native American Heirs in Filing Proofs of Heirship")