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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Claims of the Euchee and Pottawatomie Indian Tribes
- Date:
- 1954-10-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment Application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1954-11-24
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Controversy Over the Appointment of Marcy Cully as Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation: A Letter from Phillip Walker, Chairman of the General Council
- Date:
- 1954-12-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Historical Resolution of Pawnee Business and Nasharo Councils Addressing Land Cessions, Drought, and Poverty
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Lease Request of the Summit Site on the Mescalero Indian Reservation
- Date:
- 1955-01-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1955 Report on Federal Appropriations, Authorizations, and Expenditures by the Joint Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures
- Date:
- 1955-04-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Increase in Mutual Security Appropriation Bill
- Date:
- 1955-05-24
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1957 Correspondence Between Chas A. Bredin and Congressman Belcher's Office
- Date:
- 1957-09-05
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Nuclear Weapons Testing Concerns Between a Citizen and a Congress Member in 1957
- Date:
- 1958-03-20
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 83rd (1953-1955)
![["Mrs. W. N. Maben inquires about two claims pending before the Indian Claims Commission, one for the Euchee Tribe and one for the Prairie Band of Pottawatomie Indians. She expresses her belief in the re-election of Page Belcher and requests information on the status of the claims. Belcher responds, providing information on the claims and suggesting that Mrs. Maben contact the attorneys representing the Indians for further details."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Claims of the Euchee and Pottawatomie Indian Tribes")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Joseph L. Shunkahmolah, Page Belcher, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Mr. Shunkahmolah's application for teaching positions at various Indian schools. The Bureau requests additional information from Mr. Shunkahmolah to determine his eligibility for the positions. Page Belcher offers assistance and promises to follow up with the Bureau for further information. Mr. Shunkahmolah expresses his willingness to attend school for further education if given the opportunity and seeks help in finding employment to support his family."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment Application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document addresses the appointment of Marcy Cully as Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation without the approval of the General Council. The General Council did not approve of the appointment and planned to impeach Cully for misconduct. The document requests an explanation from the Area Director regarding the appointment and questions whether it was based on falsified resolutions or misrepresentation. The Chairman of the General Council asserts their right to select or reject their leaders without interference."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35B_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Controversy Over the Appointment of Marcy Cully as Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation: A Letter from Phillip Walker, Chairman of the General Council")
![["The Pawnee Business Council and Nasharo Council passed a resolution outlining the historical injustices and hardships faced by the Pawnee Tribe, including loss of land, destruction of resources, lack of government support, and mistreatment in education. They express a desire for relief from poverty caused by natural disasters and call for special consideration and support from the government. They also emphasize their loyalty to the U.S. government and their willingness to work towards meeting expectations in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/84th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Historical Resolution of Pawnee Business and Nasharo Councils Addressing Land Cessions, Drought, and Poverty")
![["The document is a response to Mr. William C. Hubbard's inquiry about leasing a portion of the Mescalero Indian Reservation in New Mexico for business purposes. The response states that the Mescalero Apache Tribe is planning their own business development at the location and is not interested in leasing the land. Therefore, it is unlikely that Mr. Hubbard will be able to obtain a lease for the Summit site. The document also mentions that all lease matters are handled in the field and copies of Mr. Hubbard's letter have been sent to the Area Director and Superintendent for their information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/84th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Lease Request of the Summit Site on the Mescalero Indian Reservation")
![["The document provides information on unexpended balances in federal appropriations and authorizations available to federal agencies as of the end of fiscal year 1954. It shows that federal agencies had total expenditure authority of $154.1 billion for the current fiscal year, with a breakdown of balances in appropriations and authorizations. The report also highlights the increase in unexpended balances in domestic civilian program accounts and efforts to reconcile Treasury and Budget Bureau unexpended balance figures."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/84th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0000-Appropriations%20Legislative,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1955 Report on Federal Appropriations, Authorizations, and Expenditures by the Joint Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures")
![["The document is a response to Mr. E.M. Howard's opposition to an increase of one and a half billion dollars in the Mutual Security appropriation bill. The sender, Page Belcher, acknowledges Mr. Howard's views and invites further comments or suggestions. The document also mentions the House Appropriations Subcommittee's decision to increase foreign aid spending despite claiming to cut it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/84th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0000-Appropriations%20Legislative,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Increase in Mutual Security Appropriation Bill")
![["The document is from Mrs. Eva Smith, secretary to Congressman Belcher, to Mr. Chas A. Bredin acknowledging the receipt of his communication and pamphlets. She assures him that the Congressman will be informed of his message as soon as possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0000-B-%20General,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1957 Correspondence Between Chas A. Bredin and Congressman Belcher's Office")
![["Mrs. Bradford wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher expressing her concern about the effects of nuclear weapons testing on the human race. Belcher acknowledged her concerns and assured her that he would give the issue careful consideration. Mrs. Bradford urged Belcher to take action towards banning nuclear weapons testing and hoped for a speedy agreement among nations on the matter. Belcher thanked Mrs. Bradford for her letter and welcomed any further comments or suggestions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0000-B-%20General,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Nuclear Weapons Testing Concerns Between a Citizen and a Congress Member in 1957")