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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Letter from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation Regarding Custodian Position for Capitol House
- Date:
- 1949-01-13
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_86_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Purchase of Property by Heirs of Nellie Stechi
- Date:
- 1949-01-15
- 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_56_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support and Appreciation for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1949-01-17
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1949-01-17
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Energy
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1949-01-17
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_90_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Letters Addressing Stereotyping of American Indians in the Film Industry
- Date:
- 1949-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Payment of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands
- Date:
- 1949-01-19
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_79_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Purchase in Haileyville, Oklahoma: 1949
- Date:
- 1949-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Race discrimination
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Land Dispute Over Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands in Haleyville, 1949
- Date:
- 1949-01-19
- 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:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Coal and Asphalt Land Appropriations: A Letter from Rep. Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Energy
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, Harry J. W. Belvin, responds to Congressman Carl Albert regarding an application for a custodian of the Choctaw Capitol House. Belvin explains that they are not currently employing a custodian for the property but will consider the applicant in the future if the need arises. He asks the Congressman to refer any further correspondence from the applicant to him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_84_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Letter from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation Regarding Custodian Position for Capitol House")
![["Several letters have been exchanged between Honorable Carl Albert and various individuals regarding the purchase of property by the heirs of Nellie Stechi, a deceased Choctaw Indian. The letters discuss the desire to buy a home, the lack of sufficient income for the purchase, and the need to contact B. C. Schrock for further assistance. Ultimately, it is indicated that no application for the purchase of property has been filed."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Purchase of Property by Heirs of Nellie Stechi")
![["Mrs. Davis writes a letter to Congressman Carl Albert expressing her appreciation for his efforts to secure an appropriation for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. She mentions the financial struggles of older Indians and how the payment would greatly help her and her husband. Mrs. Davis also praises Oklahoma's representation at a parade and expresses gratitude for the work done by politicians. She asks to be included on the mailing list for legislative updates and offers to reach out if she needs assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_56_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Appreciation for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The document is from Dr. G.E. Hartshorne to Carl Albert, inquiring about the payment to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their segregated coal lands. Dr. Hartshorne expresses hope that Congress will appropriate the money to fulfill this obligation. The document also mentions a proposed law to pay the Choctaws for their coal and asphalt deposits after 40 years. Dr. Hartshorne requests Carl Albert's support in getting the bill passed."]](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_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Lands: A Call to Action")
![["Mr. Allen Wright, an attorney at law, wrote to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the appropriation of money by Congress for the payment to the members of the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their segregated coal and asphalt lands to the government. Wright expressed concern about a news article stating that the government planned to sell part of the deposits to a company in Texas before paying the tribes. He urged for the immediate payment to the tribes and emphasized the importance of Congress being just with its own citizens. Congressman Albert responded, assuring Wright that he was confident Congress would appropriate the necessary funds and the tribes would receive their payments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands")
![["The text is a series of letters written by H.E. Choc Wilkes to various individuals and organizations, including President Harry Truman, Warner Brothers Pictures, and Congressman Carl Albert. Wilkes is requesting that they put an end to the character smear against American Indians in movies, as it is affecting their ability to secure jobs and earn a livelihood. He is seeking support and cooperation from others to stop this unjust propaganda portrayed in movie theaters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_90_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_90_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Letters Addressing Stereotyping of American Indians in the Film Industry")
![["Mr. Barnett Crawford, a Choctaw Nation citizen, wrote to Congressman Carl Albert urging him to use his influence to expedite the payment for the coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Choctaws and Chickasaws purchased by the Federal government. Congressman Albert responded, assuring Mr. Crawford that he will do all he can to have the full amount of $8,500,000 placed in a supplemental appropriation bill so that all members of the tribes can be paid off in full."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_58_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Payment of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands")
![["The Department of the Interior in Oklahoma is unable to sell segregated town lots and lands of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations until they are advised on whether the United States Government will include surface rights to coal and asphalt deposits. Therefore, they are not currently selling any town lots or lands in the segregated area."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Purchase in Haileyville, Oklahoma: 1949")
![["The text is a series of letters regarding LeRoy Smith's desire to purchase three blocks in Haleyville, Oklahoma, for building houses. The letters discuss the resale of segregated coal and asphalt land purchased from the Choctaw Nation, and the uncertainty surrounding the sale of the land due to the inclusion of surface rights to coal and asphalt deposits. The letters request information on the plans for the resale of the property and the proper procedure to follow."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_82_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Land Dispute Over Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands in Haleyville, 1949")
![["The document is discussing appropriations for payments for Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands, with the hope that the full amount of $8,500,000 will be placed in a Department of Interior supplemental appropriations. The writer expresses continued interest and support in this matter and mentions the need to address the hiring conditions of the Choctaw Indians. The document also includes personal greetings and a request for a prompt response."]](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_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_57_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Coal and Asphalt Land Appropriations: A Letter from Rep. Carl Albert")