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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment Allocation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for Sale of Coal Lands: A Correspondence Between George C. Williams and Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-06-21
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands Sale
- Date:
- 1949-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Coal Land Sale
- Date:
- 1949-06-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Clarification on Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians: A Letter to Mrs. Paul Hattensty
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_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 Land to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- 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_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_78_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Small Business, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_87_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Purchase on Choctaw-Chickasaw Nations' Territory
- Date:
- 1949-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- 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_78_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Government Appropriation for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: A Letter to Mrs. Lorena Scott Griffin
- Date:
- 1949-06-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mr. Williams is inquiring about the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes for the sale of their coal lands. Congressman Carl Albert informs him that the payment process is underway, with living enrolled members being paid first. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out afterwards. Williams expresses concern about the delay in payments and requests more information from Albert."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Payment Allocation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for Sale of Coal Lands: A Correspondence Between George C. Williams and Congressman Carl Albert")
![["Mrs. Lena B. Love Green wrote a letter to Honorable Carl Albert providing him with the roll numbers and names of her family members for the payment of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands. Carl Albert responded, suggesting that she provide the information to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He also explained the process of payment for living enrolled members and heirs of deceased members. He 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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands Sale")
![["The letter is in response to a query about payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands to the government. The writer explains that enrolled members will be paid first, followed by heirs, and that payment dates are not yet confirmed. The writer 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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Payment Process for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Coal Land Sale")
![["Mrs. Paul Hattensty is inquiring about her deceased husband's share of payments to be made to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their coal lands. She is seeking clarification on how the payments will be divided among her and her children, as well as her deceased husband's mother's heirs. Congressman Carl Albert provides information on the process and advises Mrs. Hattensty to contact the Superintendent if she does not receive a proof of heirship notice. Mrs. Hattensty expresses her gratitude for the assistance and seeks further clarification on the distribution of payments."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Clarification on Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians: A Letter to Mrs. Paul Hattensty")
![["The letter is from Bennie Hampton to Congressman Carl Albert, inquiring about the payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal land sold to the government. Albert responds that payment will be delayed and provides information on the process, including payment to living enrolled members first and proof of heirship notices for deceased members. Hampton asks for clarification on the timeline and cost of proving heirship."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payment for Coal Land to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians")
![["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. Lizzie Aikman wrote a letter to Carl Albert, M.C. regarding the delayed payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Carl Albert responded, stating that Congress has appropriated the money for payment, and the Indian Office is in the process of finalizing regulations for payment to living enrolled members. He assured Mrs. Aikman that she will be among the first to receive her check once the regulations are in place. Mrs. Aikman expressed concern about the delay in payment, as many Choctaw families are in need of the money."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands")
![["The text consists of correspondence between W. A. Jaggers and Carl Albert regarding the purchase of a house on land formerly owned by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Carl Albert states that since the title to the land has passed to the United States, jurisdiction now lies with the Bureau of Land Management. Jaggers seeks assistance in purchasing the house he is currently renting from the Indian Department, and Albert expresses willingness to help. Jaggers also reaches out to Supt. W. O. Roberts for assistance in purchasing the house. Roberts is asked to help Jaggers with information on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_87_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_87_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Purchase on Choctaw-Chickasaw Nations' Territory")
![["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")
![["Mrs. Lorena Scott Griffin received a response from Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, regarding her inquiry about payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for coal lands they sold to the government. The government has appropriated $8,500,000 for these lands, and payments of around $300 per enrolled member will be made in a lump sum. Living enrolled members will be paid first, and heirs of deceased members will receive their shares later. Mrs. Griffin is advised to update her mailing address with the Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to avoid any delays in receiving payment. Proof of heirship notices will be sent out to the heirs of deceased members. 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_78_0000-(22)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_78_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Government Appropriation for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: A Letter to Mrs. Lorena Scott Griffin")