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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Response to Citizen Concerns Regarding St. Labre Indian Mission School - 1962
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Additional Funding for Adult Vocational Training Program in Oklahoma, 1963
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma Receives Over $1 Million for New Construction and Facilities Upgrades
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_17B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Fire at Eufaula Boarding School for Indian Girls and Subsequent Resolution for Replacement Building, 1963
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Summary of the Executive Council Meeting of the National Congress of American Indians in March 1959
- Date:
- 1959-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congress Regarding Tribal Legislation
- Date:
- 1959-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Request for a Chapel at Chilocco School in 1960
- Date:
- 1959-04-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding H.R. 6095 and the Inter-Tribal Council's Support for Amendments to 1956 Indian Employment Act
- Date:
- 1959-04-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Former Ponca Sub-Agency Buildings to the Ponca Tribe and American Legion Post No. 38
- Date:
- 1959-06-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Availability of Final Rolls of the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1959-06-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
![["The document includes a letter from Page Belcher, a member of Congress, thanking Mrs. Clevenger for responding to a questionnaire and expressing his willingness to help with any issues. Belcher also includes a questionnaire on various important issues facing the nation. Additionally, there is a letter discussing the plight of the Northern Cheyenne Indians and the work being done at the St. Labre Indian School to help them, including a specific story about a child named Dolly who suffered from tuberculosis due to poor living conditions. The document highlights the poverty and health issues faced by the Native American community and emphasizes the need for support and resources."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/87th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_6_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Yuchi,%20Kaw,%20Pawnee,%20St.%20Labre%20Indian%20School,%20and%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201961-1962/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Response to Citizen Concerns Regarding St. Labre Indian Mission School - 1962")
![["The document consists of correspondence between Miss Marie L. Wadley, the Executive Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Cherokee Nation, and Honorable Page Belcher, a Member of Congress. Miss Wadley is requesting additional funds for the Adult Vocational Training program in Oklahoma, and Belcher assures her that he will look into the matter. The Bureau of Indian Affairs also expresses interest in the program and requests additional funds for operation in the next fiscal year. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes also supports the request for additional funding."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Additional Funding for Adult Vocational Training Program in Oklahoma, 1963")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has awarded two construction contracts totaling over $1 million for new facilities at the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The contracts include the construction of a new dormitory and related facilities, as well as utilities improvements. The school currently serves 1,200 students from various tribes and is undergoing a modernization and expansion process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma Receives Over $1 Million for New Construction and Facilities Upgrades")
![["The document includes a resolution from the Creek Tribal Council urging the immediate replacement of a building at the Eufaula Boarding School for Indian Girls that was destroyed by fire. The Bureau of Indian Affairs confirms that the building was unused and that there is no plan to discontinue the school. Congressman Page Belcher assures the Chief of the Creek Nation that he will investigate and provide further information on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_17B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Creek,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_17B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Fire at Eufaula Boarding School for Indian Girls and Subsequent Resolution for Replacement Building, 1963")
![["The Executive Council of the National Congress of American Indians met in Washington, D.C. in March 1959 to discuss important issues facing American Indians. They expressed concerns about the termination of Federal protection for Indian tribes, the slow progress of land conservation efforts, lack of adequate funds for land purchase, difficulties in accessing credit, and challenges faced by Alaskan natives post-statehood. The Council also raised issues regarding delays in settling Indian claims against the United States. They urged for legislative action to address these issues and ensure the protection and well-being of Indian communities."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Summary of the Executive Council Meeting of the National Congress of American Indians in March 1959")
![["Miss Marie L. Wadley, the Executive Secretary of The Inter-Tribal Council, wrote a letter to Hon. Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, urging the reintroduction and passage of certain legislation that was not acted upon during the 85th Congress. Belcher responded, thanking Wadley for her input and offering assistance whenever needed."]](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_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congress Regarding Tribal Legislation")
![["The document from Reverend Bruce Conrad to Congressman Page Belcher discusses the need for a chapel on the Chilocco Indian School campus in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responds, stating that they do not have funds to provide a separate building for religious worship and suggest using existing church facilities. The Bureau also mentions the costs involved in obtaining a separate building and emphasizes the priority of meeting educational needs over religious ones. Congressman Belcher forwards the response to Rev. Conrad."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Request for a Chapel at Chilocco School in 1960")
![["Miss Marie L. Wadley, Executive Secretary of Tribal Programs at the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher expressing support for H.R. 6095, which would amend an act related to employment for certain adult Indians. Belcher responded, acknowledging her letter and stating that he has no way of knowing the outcome of the bill but will remember her interest and suggestions if it comes to the House floor."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding H.R. 6095 and the Inter-Tribal Council's Support for Amendments to 1956 Indian Employment Act")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between various individuals regarding the transfer of a building located at the Ponca Indian Sub-Agency to the American Legion Post No. 38 of White Eagle, Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs favors transferring the surplus buildings to the Ponca Tribe under certain provisions, and actions are being taken to facilitate the transfer. The American Legion Post is advised to make a formal request to the Ponca Tribe for the building. Congressman Page Belcher is actively involved in inquiring about the status of the building and facilitating the transfer process."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Former Ponca Sub-Agency Buildings to the Ponca Tribe and American Legion Post No. 38")
![["Mr. McIntosh wrote to Congressman Page Belcher requesting a copy of the final rolls of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory prior to March 4, 1907. Belcher responded that the document is out of print, but a copy is available at the Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Office in Muskogee for viewing. Belcher apologized for not being able to obtain a copy for McIntosh."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Availability of Final Rolls of the Five Civilized Tribes")