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Choctaw Nation

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Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: "The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity." - Choctaw Nation Website

Found in 115 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence Between Mr. William Lewis and Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes, 1949-05-11 - 1949-05-13

 Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 61
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0005
Abstract

81st (1949-1951)

Dates: 1949-05-11 - 1949-05-13
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / (6) Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs: Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, 1949

Correspondence Concerning Per Capita Distribution of Funds by the Choctaw Nation, 1976-02-20 - 1976-10-07

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 33
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_33_0008
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert, the Department of the Interior, and Mrs. Louisa Sam regarding per capita distribution of funds by the Choctaw Nation.

Dates: 1976-02-20 - 1976-10-07
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Choctaw, 1976

Correspondence Concerning the Disposition of Choctaw Tribal Funds, 1976-07-17 - 1976-09-16

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 33
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_33_0007
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Abner White, Congressman Carl Albert, and Principal Chief C. David Gardner concerning the disposition of Choctaw tribal funds.

Dates: 1976-07-17 - 1976-09-16
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Choctaw, 1976

Correspondence from Congressman Carl Albert Regarding the Construction of Indian Health Centers, 1973-05-03

 Item — Box 110: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_110_8_0003
Scope and Contents

This document contains letters from Congressman Carl Albert to Julia Butler Hansen, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Interior of the Committee on Appropriations, and to Principal Chief J. W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation, regarding Belvin's proposal for the construction of three buildings for Indian Health Centers.

Dates: 1973-05-03
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Health, Education and Welfare - Indian Health Service - Hugo/McAlester/Eufaula Centers

Correspondence from Karl A. Funke Regarding Proposed Definition Change, 1976-04-01 - 1976-04-06

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0004
Scope and Contents The document contains correspondence from Karl A. Funke, Specialist of the Task Force on Indian Law Revision of the American Indian Policy Review Commission, to Chairman Robert E. Hampton of the United States Civil Service Commission regarding a proposed change in the definition of “Indian” for preference for employment. Included is a letter from Funke to Reid Chambers, Associate Solicitor for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior, regarding preference for employment for members...
Dates: 1976-04-01 - 1976-04-06
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Preference, 1976

Correspondence on Arkansas Riverbed Claim Settlement, 1976-03-11 - 1976-05-20

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0001
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert, Principal Chief C. David Gardner of the Choctaw Nation, Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation, Principal Chief Ross Swimmer of the Cherokee Nation, the Secretary of the Interior, and Legislative Counsel Ken M. Brown of the Department of the Interior regarding the settlement of the Arkansas River Bed Claim held by the Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Cherokee Nations.

Dates: 1976-03-11 - 1976-05-20
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Arkansas Riverbed, 1976

Correspondence Regarding a Recommendation for Choctaw Nation Health Centers, 1973-05-09 - 1973-05-15

 Item — Box 110: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_110_8_0005
Scope and Contents

The document contains a note to Joel saying "T...tell me this is in bill - $50,000, I believe he said - we'll want to watch for it and let Chief Belvin know," a note that reads ""PT" 5-15 J," and a letter from Julia Butler Hansen to Congressman Carl Albert thanking him for his recommendation for health centers for the Choctaw Nation.

Dates: 1973-05-09 - 1973-05-15
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Health, Education and Welfare - Indian Health Service - Hugo/McAlester/Eufaula Centers

Correspondence Regarding Alburquerque Area Director Position , 1976-04-06 - 1976-06-28

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0019
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert, Joseph C. Muskrat, and Commissioner Morris Thompson of Indian Affairs regarding the filling of the Albuquerque Area Director position through the reassignment of Ronald L. Esquerra.

Dates: 1976-04-06 - 1976-06-28
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Preference, 1976

Correspondence Regarding Appropriations for the Indian Action Team Program, 1976-03-10 - 1976-03-31

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 38
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0007
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and Director Roy Rutherford of the Indian Action Team of the Northeastern Oklahoma Five Tribes Council, Inc. regarding appropriations for the Indian Action Team Program.

Dates: 1976-03-10 - 1976-03-31
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Action, 1976

Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation Economic Development, 1976-08-24 - 1976-08-31

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 33
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_33_0006
Scope and Contents

This document contains letters between Dwayne R. Hughes, Director of the Choctaw Nation's Economic and Community Development department, and Congressman Carl Albert regarding Albert's continued interest and concern regarding the use of Public Law 94-369 funds.

Dates: 1976-08-24 - 1976-08-31
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Choctaw, 1976

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