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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Status of American Indians in 1960
- Date:
- 1957-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and State Senator Robert H. Breeden Regarding Pawnee Indian School and Road Improvements
- Date:
- 1957-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Racial Integration and the NAACP: A Historical Examination
- Date:
- 1957-11-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1958 Correspondence from Congressman Charles A. Boyle to Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1958-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Charles A. Bredin Regarding Views on Supreme Court and United Nations
- Date:
- 1958-01-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Shawnee Indians: A Series of Letters from 1957
- Date:
- 1958-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Response to a Constituent's Concerns: A Letter from Congressman Page Belcher, 1957
- Date:
- 1958-03-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Letter from Page Belcher to Chas. A. Bredin, 1958
- Date:
- 1958-03-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Rehabilitation and Funding of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School
- Date:
- 1958-03-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Removal of Restrictions from Indian Lands in 1957
- Date:
- 1958-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["The document is a letter from Houston C. Benge to Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, discussing a suggestion regarding the American \"Indian\" status. Benge proposes settling all claims by Indians against the government and establishing them as \"Americans\" to eliminate discrimination and add prestige to their status. He suggests discontinuing the use of the term \"Indian\" and using \"American aborignees\" instead. Benge also references a news article about discrimination against an Indian family in Chicago as an example of the need for change."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Status of American Indians in 1960")
![["The document consists of two letters exchanged between Hon. Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, and Hon. Robert H. Breeden, a State Senator. Belcher thanks Breeden for his views on the Pawnee Indian School matter and road improvement work in the area. Breeden expresses gratitude for Belcher's assistance in Washington and mentions a project to use Indian School facilities and road improvements. Both express appreciation for each other's help."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and State Senator Robert H. Breeden Regarding Pawnee Indian School and Road Improvements")
![["This text contains information about a printing service in Turley, Oklahoma, as well as a letter discussing integration and racial issues, including the role of the NAACP and the enforcement of segregation in public schools. It also mentions the Supreme Court's Mallory decision and the challenges of enforcing integration in schools across the United States."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Racial Integration and the NAACP: A Historical Examination")
![["Charles A. Boyle, a member of Congress from Illinois, thanks Page Belcher for passing along a copy of memorial addresses for their late colleague James Bernard Bowler. Boyle mentions having unfilled requests and expresses gratitude for receiving the copy."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1958 Correspondence from Congressman Charles A. Boyle to Page Belcher")
![["The document acknowledges the receipt of postal cards expressing views on the Supreme Court and the United Nations. It mentions that Congressman Belcher is in Oklahoma and will be informed of the views. The recipient expresses frustration with the Supreme Court and suggests limiting their term to four years. They also criticize the current administration and call for action."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Charles A. Bredin Regarding Views on Supreme Court and United Nations")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Ted Reynolds and Congressman Page Belcher discussing the use of Peyote among Indian tribes, specifically the Shawnee Indians. Mr. Reynolds expresses concern about the negative effects of Peyote on the Shawnee tribe and urges Congressman Belcher to educate himself on the issue. Congressman Belcher acknowledges the letters and states that he will look into the matter and consider the information provided."]](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_30_27B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Shawnee Indians: A Series of Letters from 1957")
![["The document from Page Belcher acknowledges Mr. Boyles' views on foreign aid, the farm situation, the Republican Party, President Eisenhower, and the United Nations. Belcher appreciates Boyles' comments and assures him that he will consider them carefully. Belcher also offers assistance if needed. The second part of The document seems to be a response from Boyles, expressing concerns about sending money to foreign countries instead of helping those in need in the US, criticizing President Eisenhower and the Republican Party, and mentioning the League of Nations."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Response to a Constituent's Concerns: A Letter from Congressman Page Belcher, 1957")
![["The document is a response from Congressman Page Belcher to Mr. Chas. A. Bredin, thanking him for sharing his views on certain matters. The document also references a suggestion made by Mr. Bredin regarding property deeds and race restrictions."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Letter from Page Belcher to Chas. A. Bredin, 1958")
![["A letter from Frank S. Midgley, Jr. to Page Belcher, a member of Congress, inquiring about the appropriation of funds for the rehabilitation or new construction at the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School. Belcher responds that he will check into the matter and provide information soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Rehabilitation and Funding of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School")
![["Mrs. David Homma wrote a letter to Page Belcher inquiring about the removal of restrictions from Indian lands. Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration. The Bureau provided information on the process for removing restrictions from Indian lands, particularly for the Five Civilized Tribes. Belcher assured Mrs. Homma that he would look into the matter and provide her with the necessary information."]](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_30_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Removal of Restrictions from Indian Lands in 1957")