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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Search for Ancestral Enrollment in the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe: Correspondence of Mrs. Minnie M. Chamberlin with Senator Monroney and the National
- Date:
- 1951-06-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concerns and Progress on Indian Claims Commission Bill H.R. 3203
- Date:
- 1951-06-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Challenging the Misrepresentation of Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes: A Response to Angie Debo's Report
- Date:
- 1951-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Prescription drugs--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Gratitude and Interest from Carl Albert to J.B. Wright Regarding Review of Angie Debo's Work on Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1951-07-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigating Eligibility for Aid: Correspondence with Tonsie Williams
- Date:
- 1951-07-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_1_3_30_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Misrepresentations and Unfair Resource Allocation: A Letter to Senator O'Mahoney Regarding National Oil Resources and the Submerged Lands Controversy
- Date:
- 1951-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 113th (2013-2015), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_53_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for the Authorization of Leasing Restricted Indian Lands
- Date:
- 1951-07-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution to Extend Time for Indian Tribes to File Claims Before the Indian Claims Commission
- Date:
- 1951-08-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Poverty and Injustice in Indian Territories: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1951-08-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to Indian Claims Commission Act: Clarifying the Allowance of Interest
- Date:
- 1951-09-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["Mrs. Minnie M. Chamberlin is seeking information about the enrollment of her great grandparents, Levi Konkapot and Mary Eliza Konkapot Mackey, who were members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian tribe. The National Archives and Records Service conducted a search but did not find any records of their enrollment. Mrs. Chamberlin has letters and documents that suggest her grandmother was entitled to tribal payments but it is unclear if they were ever received. She is seeking assistance from Senator Monroney in obtaining more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0024.pdf "Search for Ancestral Enrollment in the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe: Correspondence of Mrs. Minnie M. Chamberlin with Senator Monroney and the National")
![["Levi Jones writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe inquiring about the progress of Bill H.R. 3203 to extend the life of the Indian Claims Commission for two years. Schwabe responds, stating that the bill will be considered shortly and expressing surprise that Jones had not approached him about introducing another bill. Jones expresses frustration with Oklahoma congressmen and senators for not addressing Indian affairs issues, and mentions difficulties in getting assistance due to political patronage in the Indian Service. Schwabe promises to keep Jones updated on the progress of the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concerns and Progress on Indian Claims Commission Bill H.R. 3203")
![["The writer, a member of the Choctaw Tribe, challenges the negative portrayal of living conditions among the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma as reported by the Indian Rights Association. After obtaining a copy of the report, the writer finds it to be more balanced than newspaper excerpts suggest, but criticizes the use of generalizations and discrepancies. The writer also notes differences in experiences among the various tribes, particularly the Cherokees who have had more contact with whites."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Challenging the Misrepresentation of Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes: A Response to Angie Debo's Report")
![["The letter is thanking Mr. J. B. Wright for sending a copy of his letter to the Muskogee Area Director regarding a book by Miss Angie Debo. The sender found the letter interesting and offers to be of service in the future."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Gratitude and Interest from Carl Albert to J.B. Wright Regarding Review of Angie Debo's Work on Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes")
![["Mrs. Mary Wolf is seeking assistance to determine the age of her husband, John Wolf, in order to qualify for old age assistance. Senator Raymond Gary and Congressman Carl Albert are working to locate records from the old Lebanon Indian Academy where John Wolf attended. Carl Albert has contacted the Muskogee Area Office and the Census Bureau to search for records that may show John Wolf's age. Mrs. Wolf is advised to provide information about John Wolf's enrollment in the Five Civilized Tribes to expedite the process. Instructions on how to request a search of Census records are provided on a form attached to the correspondence."]](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_66_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Welfare+and+Old+Age+Assistance+(1),+1951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Investigating Eligibility for Aid: Correspondence with Tonsie Williams")
![["The Solicitor General wrote a letter to Senator O'Mahoney addressing inaccuracies in a pamphlet distributed by the National Association of Attorneys General regarding the ownership of submerged lands in the sea. The pamphlet falsely claims that each state owns valuable submerged lands within its boundaries, and that the title to these lands has been held by individual states rather than the federal government. The Solicitor General refutes these claims and argues that the proposed bill would enrich three states at the expense of the other 45 states by granting them a significant portion of revenue from offshore oil and gas deposits."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/82nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_1_3_30_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Fish%20and%20Wildlife%20Service,%20Bureau%20of%20Mines,%20Bureau%20of%20Reclamation.,%201951-1952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_1_3_30_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Misrepresentations and Unfair Resource Allocation: A Letter to Senator O'Mahoney Regarding National Oil Resources and the Submerged Lands Controversy")
![["The document is a bill introduced in Congress in 1951, known as H.R. 1632, which authorizes the leasing of restricted Indian lands for various purposes such as public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, and business uses. The bill requires approval from the Secretary of the Interior for such leases. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma has recommended the passage of this bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_53_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_53_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for the Authorization of Leasing Restricted Indian Lands")
![["The resolution urges the Congress of the United States to extend the time in which Indian tribes can file claims before the Indian Claims Commission, as many tribes have not been able to file claims due to various reasons. It highlights the importance of extending the deadline and requests a two-year extension. The resolution was passed by the Oklahoma Legislature and copies were sent to relevant authorities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution to Extend Time for Indian Tribes to File Claims Before the Indian Claims Commission")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the distribution of lease land funds and treaty funds to poverty-stricken Choctaw Indians. The documents express frustration with the delay in payments and urge for action to provide homes, employment, and relief from high living costs for the impoverished population. There is a plea for Congress and the Senate to address the needs of the unemployed and hungry constituents. The documents also highlight concerns about exploitation and lack of support for those in need. The correspondence emphasizes the importance of expedited payments and assistance for the impoverished Choctaw 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_11_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Poverty and Injustice in Indian Territories: A Call for Action")
![["The document is a series of letters discussing the extension of time for filing claims with the Indian Claims Commission. The author expresses support for the extension but also raises concerns about the allowance of interest on claims. They suggest a nominal rate of interest of approximately two percent to be included in the amendment. The documents also mention the pending resolution in the Senate and seek clarification on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to Indian Claims Commission Act: Clarifying the Allowance of Interest")