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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Indian Settlement Inquiries
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Choctaw Settlement Status
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Expense Account Approval
- Date:
- 1964-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Payments and Indian Reservation Roads: Correspondence with Mr. Osby Williams, January 10, 1964
- Date:
- 1964-03-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Progress Update on Choctaw Nation vs. United States Case
- Date:
- 1964-04-14
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Nation, regarding two legislative proposals. I am in agreement with Chief Belvin's proposals and would appreciate any support the Bureau of Indian Affairs can provide in
- Date:
- 1964-08-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_58_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Potential Principal Position at Jones Academy
- Date:
- 1964-12-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Determination of Mrs. Roberta Dotson's Tribal Affiliation: A Collection of Letters from 1965-1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_25_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Report on Housing Needs of Indians in Eastern Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-06-18
- Creator:
- Imotichey, Jerry (1938-2016)
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, United States--Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Dispute Over Estate Distribution: Memorandum from the Office of the Solicitor, Department of the Interior, to Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding the Estate of Flora Hamma
- Date:
- 1966-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Mrs. J.F. Bossham, an enrolled Choctaw Indian from Texas, wrote to Honorable Carl Albert inquiring about a settlement for the Choctaw Indians. Mr. Albert forwarded her letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a response. Mrs. Bossham received a response from the Bureau stating that her inquiry had been sent to the Area Director for consideration. Mr. Albert continued to follow up on the matter and provided Mrs. Bossham with updates on the progress of her inquiry."]](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_47_53_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Indian Settlement Inquiries")
![["Mr. Lona Paul is in dire need of help and has reached out to Honorable Carl Albert for information regarding the Choctaw settlement. The Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee has provided information stating that it may take some time, possibly years, before the settlement is made. The Act of August 25, 1959, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to sell Choctaw tribal lands and distribute funds, but no decision has been made yet on the distribution of funds. The formation of a corporate entity under Oklahoma State Law is under consideration, with a deadline of August 25, 1965. Mr. Paul is anxious about the settlement and is seeking information on when they will receive their share."]](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_47_53_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Choctaw Settlement Status")
![["The document consists of correspondence between W. F. Semple, an attorney at law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Honorable Carl Albert, a member of Congress from Oklahoma. Semple is requesting certified copies of transcripts for a case involving the Act of August 4, 1947, and reimbursement for expenses incurred in handling tribal affairs. Albert confirms approval of Semple's expense account and offers assistance in obtaining the necessary documents."]](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_47_53_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Expense Account Approval")
![["The document from Mr. Osby Williams to Congressman Carl Albert inquires about possible Federal payments to the Choctaw Indians and the building and improving of Indian reservation roads. Congressman Albert responds by stating that there will likely be no payment to the Choctaw Indians this year due to the termination of trusteeship over Choctaw lands. He also explains that the funds for Indian road projects come from the U.S. Treasury through general taxation and are not related to the sale of Indian lands. Congressman Albert assures Mr. Williams that he is happy to assist with any further questions he may have."]](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_47_53_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Payments and Indian Reservation Roads: Correspondence with Mr. Osby Williams, January 10, 1964")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the Choctaw Nations case against the United States before the Indian Claims Commission. The documents discuss the progress of the case and the expected completion date of the report; which is September 30; 1964. The attorneys involved express gratitude for assistance and updates on the status of the case."]](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_47_45_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Progress Update on Choctaw Nation vs. United States Case")
![["The document is a response from Judge W.F. Sample, General Counsel of the Choctaw Tribe, to Mr. Virgil N. Harrington regarding the proposed Bylaws of the Choctaw Corporation. Judge Sample provides recommendations and suggestions for amendments to the Bylaws based on comments from Mr. Robert Pennington. The document also mentions discussions about reinstating Choctaw tribal members to the loan program of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and legislative proposals. Judge Sample urges for early consideration of the proposed Bylaws as time is running out."]](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_47_53_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_53_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Nation, regarding two legislative proposals. I am in agreement with Chief Belvin's proposals and would appreciate any support the Bureau of Indian Affairs can provide in")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the interest of Mr. Lewis Whitten in the Principal position at Jones Academy, which became vacant due to the death of Miss Spurlock. Various individuals, including State Senator Gene Stipe and Postmaster Bill Morgan, have written to Honorable Carl Albert and Dr. A. B. Caldwell expressing their support for Mr. Whitten's application. Mr. Whitten is described as highly qualified and possessing a Master's Degree in teaching. The documents discuss the process of filling the vacancy and recommend that Mr. Whitten contact Dr. Caldwell for further information."]](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_47_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Jones%20Academy,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_58_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Potential Principal Position at Jones Academy")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a request for assistance in determining the tribal affiliation of Mrs. Roberta Dotson, whose father was either Chickasaw or Choctaw Indian. The Bureau of Indian Affairs examined records but could not find information on Mrs. Dotson's father. Enrollment rolls for the tribes were closed in 1907, and no changes can be made. Senator Harris promised to stay in touch with Mrs. Dotson and provide updates on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Determination of Mrs. Roberta Dotson's Tribal Affiliation: A Collection of Letters from 1965-1966")
![["The document from the Honorable Carl Albert to the President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes discusses the housing needs of Indians in eastern Oklahoma. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development provides a report on the low-rent housing program for the Five Civilized Tribes, outlining the status of various projects and the need for cooperation between different agencies to address the housing needs. The document expresses a commitment to working together to expedite the housing projects for the benefit of the tribes."]](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_63_25_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development-Indian%20Housing,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_25_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Report on Housing Needs of Indians in Eastern Oklahoma")
![["The Regional Solicitor in Tulsa received a letter from an attorney, Ed R. LeForce, objecting to the distribution of funds from an estate belonging to a deceased Cullblood Choctaw. The attorney, LeForce, is planning to file a lawsuit in the District Court of Stephens County, Oklahoma, to settle the matter of distribution and seek reimbursement for taxes paid and litigation costs. The Regional Solicitor recommends holding off on any disbursements until the court makes a decision on the matter. Copies of the letters and recommendations are being sent to all relevant parties for their information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Dispute Over Estate Distribution: Memorandum from the Office of the Solicitor, Department of the Interior, to Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding the Estate of Flora Hamma")