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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Coal and Asphalt Land Settlement: A Letter of Gratitude
- Date:
- 1949-05-23
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-05-23
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, 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_64_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw-Chickasaw Funds Distribution Act of 1949
- Date:
- 1949-05-23
- 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:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1949-05-23
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Land Claims
- Date:
- 1949-05-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, 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_64_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Funds in the U.S. Treasury
- Date:
- 1949-05-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment for Deceased Tribal Member
- Date:
- 1949-05-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, 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_65_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Important Information Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Payment Distribution
- Date:
- 1949-05-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inheritance of Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Coal Lands Payment
- Date:
- 1949-05-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Payment for Coal Lands: A Letter from Carl Albert to Isaac Nelson
- Date:
- 1949-05-24
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mr. Jess Spring expresses his gratitude to Mr. Carl Albert for helping settle the matter of segregated coal and asphalt lands for the Choctaws and Chickasaws. He thanks Mr. Albert for his efforts and offers his services in return. Mr. Albert acknowledges Mr. Spring's letter and expresses his pleasure in helping the Indian people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Coal and Asphalt Land Settlement: A Letter of Gratitude")
![["Mr. Barnett Crawford writes to Congressman Carl Albert requesting that per capita payments to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations be expedited, as many people are in need of the money. Albert responds, informing Crawford that an appropriation bill has been passed for the payments and assures him that the Bureau of Indian Affairs will make the payments as quickly as possible. Crawford expresses gratitude for the information and urges for early action due to their desperate financial circumstances."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Per Capita Payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The document is from Carl Albert to P. M. Jackson, providing information on the distribution of funds from the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw lands to the enrolled members of the tribes. The purchase price was $8,500,000 and the per capita payment will be made according to the act of June 24, 1948. The Indian Office is working on regulations for immediate payment to living enrolled members, followed by proof of heirship notices to be filled out by heirs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw-Chickasaw Funds Distribution Act of 1949")
![["The document from Carl Albert, M.C. informs Mrs. Hazel M. Eubanks about the distribution of payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. He explains that deceased members' shares will be distributed to their heirs after proof of heirship is determined. Living enrolled members will be paid first on a per capita basis. Carl Albert also informs about the passing of an appropriation bill for the payment and assures quick payments to individual Indians. He expresses his pleasure in being able to provide this information and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations")
![["Mr. Carnes received a letter from Congressman Carl Albert regarding the money appropriated by Congress for members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for the sale of their coal lands. The Indian Office plans to handle heirship claims and living members will be paid first. There should be no need for members to spend money on their claims. Mr. Carnes expressed concerns about proving heirship in death claims and the need for lawyers, but Congressman Albert assured him that the process would be taken care of by the Indian Office."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_63_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Land Claims")
![["The document is a letter between W. G. Stigler and Carl Albert regarding statements of funds to the credit of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in the U.S. Treasury. Stigler thanks Albert for providing the information and sends him a copy of the statements."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Funds in the U.S. Treasury")
![["Miss Mamie Hays wrote a letter to Carl Albert, a congressman, inquiring about the payment her family is entitled to after her father passed away and signed papers for the sale of coal lands to the government. Albert explained that the share of a deceased member will be distributed to his heirs, but proof of heirship is required. He offered to answer any further questions and provide assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_64_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment for Deceased Tribal Member")
![["The document from Carl Albert, M.C. dated May 24, 1949, informs Mrs. Floy Martin about the process of getting payment for the sale of coal lands to the government by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The document explains that proof of heirship notices will be sent out for completion and return to determine the legal heirs and amount each is to receive. Immediate payment will be made to living enrolled members, followed by payment to heirs. The document also mentions the passing of an appropriation bill for $8,500,000 to be paid to the Choctaws and Chickasaws for the sale of their lands."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Important Information Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Payment Distribution")
![["Mrs. G.D. Duncan received a letter from Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Mrs. Duncan inquired about her late husband's share of the payment. Albert explained that the share of a deceased member will be distributed to their heirs, and Mrs. Duncan may be entitled to her husband's share if she is determined to be his legal heir. He also mentioned that living members of the tribes will receive their payments first, followed by the distribution to heirs. Mrs. Duncan was advised to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma to inquire about her husband's share."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Inheritance of Choctaw and Chickasaw Nation Coal Lands Payment")
![["Mr. Isaac Nelson wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert regarding the payment to members of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for the sale of their coal lands to the government. Congressman Albert responded that the payments will be made to enrolled members first and will be sent out by the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He expressed his pleasure in helping and offered further assistance if needed. Nelson thanked Albert for the information and assistance in the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Payment for Coal Lands: A Letter from Carl Albert to Isaac Nelson")