Choctaw Nation

This document contains six copies of a press release from Congressman Albert's office announcing that the Second Supplemental Appropriation Bill, which contained an item of $385,000 for the commutation of Choctaw treaty obligations, was sent to the President for approval.

82nd (1951-1953)

82nd (1951-1953)

This folder contains press releases and notes related to Indian Affairs in 1952, notably the re-appointment of James H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe and the intentions of Congressman Carl Albert to enact bills in the next Congress.

This folder contains press releases related to legislation affecting restrictions on tribal lands in 1953.

This folder contains press releases related to Choctaw-Chickasaw per capita payments and appropriations for the commutation of treaty obligations.

This folder contains press releases about legislation H. R. 6515, relating to the rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes, and H. R. 6209, relating to commutation of treaty obligations to per capita payments for the Choctaw Tribe.

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Transcription of an audio recording of Abe Frazier, Choctaw elder, in which he tells the story of the time he almost killed a hog just by scaring it. Told in the traditional Choctaw language. English and Choctaw transcription and translation components prepared by Dorothy Gibson-Van Horn, Choctaw elder.

Audio recording of John W. Durant, Choctaw elder, in which he reveals his method for slaughtering a hog, and cooking wild turkey and sweet potatoes. Told in the traditional Choctaw language. English and Choctaw transcription and translation components prepared by Eveline Steele, Choctaw language consultant.