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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Assistance with Welfare Checks for Mrs. Minnie Brown
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_70_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Lead Prospecting in LeFlore County, 1951
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Tribe's Controversial Election of Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Clarifying Misquotes and Advocating for Choctaw Chief Appointment: A Letter to Senator Monroney
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation's Appeal for Self-Determined Leadership Elections: A Historical Letter to the U.S. Government
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- An Open Letter to Senator Monroney: Investigating Financial Irregularities within the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Pittsburg County Choctaw Council Regarding the Selection of the Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter from J.B. Wright Regarding Angie Debo's Report on Indian Service Employees and Their Influence on Her Conclusions
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Selection Process for the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information on Status of Lease District Funds Appropriation
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["Mr. Wisman Bohanan was deemed ineligible to receive public assistance due to owning land, which made him ineligible according to the Department of Public Welfare policies. His case was closed because he did not cooperate in securing the removal of restrictions on his surplus land. Various letters were exchanged between Mr. Bohanan, government officials, and welfare departments regarding his case and the removal of restrictions on his land. Congressman Carl Albert also got involved in the matter to try and help Mr. Bohanan receive 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_11_66_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Welfare%20and%20Old%20Age%20Assistance%20(1),%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance with Welfare Checks for Mrs. Minnie Brown")
![["Dr. F. W. Bird is seeking a permit to prospect for lead on Forest land in LeFlore County, Oklahoma. He initially contacts Carl Albert for assistance, who directs him to the Indian Office and Bureau of Land Management. After some back and forth communication, it is determined that the land is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and Bird's application for a permit is processed."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_70_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Land+Management+-+Alaska,+1951/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_70_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Lead Prospecting in LeFlore County, 1951")
![["The document discusses the Choctaw tribe's election process for selecting a principal chief. Harry J. W. Belvin is recommended for the position, receiving the most votes in a mail referendum. The Choctaws have not always been pleased with chiefs selected for them by the secretary of interior. The tribe's progressive nature and involvement in business and official circles is highlighted. The interior secretary has the power to appoint a chief, and Belvin's appointment will be evaluated before a decision is made. The Choctaws also voted on whether the chief should be paid and had varied opinions on the matter."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Tribe's Controversial Election of Principal Chief")
![["The author of the letter expresses regret for being misquoted in an article regarding the appointment of Belvin as Choctaw Chief. They mention that Belvin had received a letter from the recipient of the letter, indicating opposition to his appointment. The author recommends that Belvin should be appointed despite any disagreements, as he received majority votes and the salary comes from Choctaw funds. They express concern that the delay in the appointment may lead some Choctaws to vote Republican in the upcoming election."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Clarifying Misquotes and Advocating for Choctaw Chief Appointment: A Letter to Senator Monroney")
![["The document discusses the issue of appointing a Choctaw Chief by any person when the term of office expires, stating that there is no law for this practice and that the American citizens should have the right to select a chief in any manner they see fit. The author requests assistance from the Oklahoma delegation to address this issue and emphasizes the desire to be treated with respect and as intelligent people capable of knowing what they want. The author also mentions sending assistance to foreign nations for free elections and asks for similar assistance for the Choctaw people."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation's Appeal for Self-Determined Leadership Elections: A Historical Letter to the U.S. Government")
![["The letter to Senator Mike Monroney discusses concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the mismanagement of tribal funds. The writer questions where the money from tribal land sales has gone and calls for an investigation into the matter. They highlight various issues such as unclaimed funds and unallotted land that should be addressed. The writer also mentions the importance of tribal chiefs in handling tribal business."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "An Open Letter to Senator Monroney: Investigating Financial Irregularities within the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a letter from Carl Albert, M.C. to Mr. B. Wright, President of the Pittsburg County Choctaw Council, acknowledging receipt of their Memorial requesting democratic selection of the Principal Chief of the Choctaws and asking for the appointment of a recognized Choctaw by blood. Albert expresses willingness to cooperate with the Council on Resolutions."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Pittsburg County Choctaw Council Regarding the Selection of the Principal Chief")
![["Mr. Wright believes that Angie Debo's conclusions in her report were not authorized by the employees in the Indian Service who assisted her. He expresses confidence that any derogatory findings about the Indians under their jurisdiction were not endorsed by 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from J.B. Wright Regarding Angie Debo's Report on Indian Service Employees and Their Influence on Her Conclusions")
![["The letter is inquiring about the procedure for selecting a Principal Chief for the Choctaw Tribe of Indians. It mentions previous correspondence from the Department of the Interior expressing sympathy for the desire of the Choctaw people to have a voice in the selection. The letter requests an update on the progress towards establishing machinery for the Choctaws to make the selection themselves, as promised in previous correspondence."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Selection Process for the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe")
![["The Choctaw Chief is inquiring about the status of a $45,000 appropriation for per capita payments out of lease district funds. He is asking the Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Supervisor for information to pass on to correspondents."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Information on Status of Lease District Funds Appropriation")