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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Amended Findings in Pawnee Indian Tribe's Land Claim Against the United States
- Date:
- 1962-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_17B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payments from the Eufaula Reservoir Project to Mrs. G. V. Evans
- Date:
- 1963-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding St. Labre Indian School and the Condition of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation
- Date:
- 1963-10-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Preservation of the Girls' Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School: A Collection of Correspondences
- Date:
- 1964-11-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Comanche Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Page Belcher's Letter to Mr. Zotigh Regarding the Johnson-O'Malley Act and School Lunch Programs for Indian Children
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Petition in Support of John Crow and Wilma Victor's Work in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 89th (1965-1967), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Report on Alleged Misuse of Johnson-O'Malley Funds in Oklahoma and Agreements Reached at Pawnee Agency Meeting
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Financial Aid for Indigenous Education in 1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Continuation of Adult Education Classes in North Enid and Waukomis, Oklahoma (1966)
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Reduction of the Indian Home Economics Program in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The Indian Claims Commission ordered amendments to the findings of fact in a case between the Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma and the United States of America. The amendments included specifying the sums disbursed to the tribe under the 1833 Treaty, determining the total consideration for the cession of certain areas, and acknowledging the inadequacy of the amount paid for the lands. The amendments also addressed annuity payments and continued obligations of the United States."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Amended Findings in Pawnee Indian Tribe's Land Claim Against the United States")
![["Mrs. G. V. Evans inquired about payment due to her from the construction of the Eufaula Reservoir Project. The Bureau of Indian Affairs indicated that there were no plans for tribal funds distribution at the moment. Mrs. Evans was asked to provide further identification for her account. Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, tried to facilitate the process by reaching out to various agencies for information on Mrs. Evans' payment."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payments from the Eufaula Reservoir Project to Mrs. G. V. Evans")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs provides information about the St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana, and the conditions on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. It discusses the programs and assistance provided to the community, including education, vocational training, healthcare, and welfare programs. There is a focus on addressing the issue of poverty and unemployment through vocational training, tribal enterprise, and efforts to attract private industry to the reservation. The document also mentions the distribution of surplus food commodities to help meet the needs of the community."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1963 Correspondence Regarding St. Labre Indian School and the Condition of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation")
![["Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Good wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher thanking him for his efforts in preserving the Girl's Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School. The Advisory Board recommended restoring the dormitory, which had been scheduled for demolition due to safety concerns. The Great Plains Historical Association also took action to preserve the building and urged members to write letters to government officials to support its preservation."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Preservation of the Girls' Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School: A Collection of Correspondences")
![["The document is a letter written by PAGE BELCHER, a Member of Congress, to Mr. Glove Zotigh in response to a request for information about the Johnson-O'Malley Act and its provisions for school lunch programs for Indian children. PAGE BELCHER provides the requested information and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Page Belcher's Letter to Mr. Zotigh Regarding the Johnson-O'Malley Act and School Lunch Programs for Indian Children")
![["The document is a letter and petition in support of John O. Crow and Wilma Victor, who are Deputy Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Special Assistant to the Secretary of Interior, respectively. The document expresses support for their work and urges that they be allowed to continue their excellent work for the Indian people. It includes signatures from various individuals and tribes in Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Petition in Support of John Crow and Wilma Victor's Work in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document outlines a meeting held in 1972 regarding the misuse of Johnson-O'Malley (JOM) funds in Oklahoma schools, specifically in relation to education for Native American students. It was found that the funds were not being used as intended, and agreements were reached to cease negotiations on the FY 1973 State contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for JOM funds. A full review of the use of JOM funds in Oklahoma was agreed upon, and steps were taken to involve tribal Indian groups and individuals in the review process. Concerns were also raised about the expulsion of Indian students from public schools due to dress code conflicts, and the BIA pledged to seek ways to reinstate these students in schools."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Report on Alleged Misuse of Johnson-O'Malley Funds in Oklahoma and Agreements Reached at Pawnee Agency Meeting")
![["Mrs. George Prentice Riley wrote to Congressman Page Belcher seeking financial aid for her children's education, but was informed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs that her children do not qualify for their benefits due to not meeting the required Indian blood percentage. The Bureau suggested looking into other federal aid programs and speaking with Okmulgee State Technical School for assistance. Congressman Belcher promised to look into the matter further and provide assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Financial Aid for Indigenous Education in 1966")
![["Mrs. James H. Allen inquired about the continuation of Adult Education Classes at North Enid and Waukomis. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided information that the classes will continue until the end of June and will resume when funds for 1967 are available. Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Timken in Oklahoma City. Congressman Page Belcher was glad to assist and will provide further updates if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Continuation of Adult Education Classes in North Enid and Waukomis, Oklahoma (1966)")
![["The document from Mrs. Norman Hiatt to Congressman Page Belcher expresses concern about the reduction of the Indian Home Economics program in Oklahoma due to funding limitations. The Bureau of Indian Affairs explains that the reduction was necessary to prioritize housing programs, but some funding has been restored for the Extension program in Oklahoma. Mrs. Hiatt is worried about the impact of the reduction on Indian people who rely on the services provided by the Home Demonstration and Farm agents. The document highlights the importance of these programs in helping Indian people improve their living conditions and skills."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Reduction of the Indian Home Economics Program in Oklahoma")