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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Attorney George V. Labadie and Congressman Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-05-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Attorney Fee Dispute in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1953-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mr. Frits P. Warrior's Farm Loan Application
- Date:
- 1953-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Investigation of Anadarko Indian Office: A Correspondence between Mr. Guy Fox and Representative Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Representation of Certain Indians for Income Tax Refund Claims
- Date:
- 1953-06-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Gaither's Claim with the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1953-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Federal Appropriations for School Construction: Correspondence Between Mrs. Aurelia H. Beckwith and Assistant Secretary Eva Smith
- Date:
- 1953-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1953 Letter of Cancellation from Conaghan Equipment Co. to Mr. Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for Mr. Tennyson Berry
- Date:
- 1953-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Euchee Tribe's Claim Status in 1953
- Date:
- 1953-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["George V. Labadie, an attorney at law, sends a brief to Page Belcher, M.C., requesting his feedback. Belcher promises to review it after returning to Washington. Labadie also sends copies to other members of the Oklahoma delegation and requests strong support. Belcher is thanked for his assistance, and Labadie sends best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Attorney George V. Labadie and Congressman Page Belcher")
![["Norman Barker, an attorney, is having difficulty collecting attorney fees from Mrs. Sallie Hall for services in procuring the removal of restrictions on her land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs does not believe Barker's assistance was necessary and does not approve the payment of fees from the land sale proceeds. Barker has written to Congressman Page Belcher for help in resolving the issue."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Attorney Fee Dispute in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mr. Warrior is seeking a loan for his farm, but his application was disapproved by the Ponca Indian Credit Association due to his limited land availability. The allotment in question is in an heirship status, and Mr. Warrior's lease on the land was approved in 1952. However, he is facing issues with receiving his lease rental money and is questioning the approval process. He is seeking help and assistance from the government in order to support his family and improve his farming situation."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mr. Frits P. Warrior's Farm Loan Application")
![["The document from Page Belcher to Guy Fox addresses concerns about the investigation of the Anadarko Indian Office. Belcher assures Fox that there will be an impartial investigation conducted by reputable congressmen. Belcher also expresses interest in helping the Pawnee Indian Business Council and assures them of his support. In response, Fox expresses concerns about the reputation of Wade Head and G. C. Gardner, and urges Belcher to listen to their side of the story. Fox also praises Gardner and asks for support from Belcher in addressing the issues raised."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Investigation of Anadarko Indian Office: A Correspondence between Mr. Guy Fox and Representative Page Belcher")
![["Mr. Belcher is forwarding correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Mr. Whitney regarding Mr. Whitney's proposals to represent certain Indians in tax refund claims. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has declined to enter into a contract with Mr. Whitney and will only consider contracts under specific conditions. Mr. Whitney's proposed contracts with certain Indians have not been approved or disapproved, and he is advised to direct further communications to the Acting Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Representation of Certain Indians for Income Tax Refund Claims")
![["The document is from Congressman Page Belcher to Mrs. Loie Gaither regarding her claim with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Belcher enclosed a copy of a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs explaining the per capita payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. He offers to help if things are not resolved soon and mentions that his wife, Gladys, sends her regards. The Bureau of Indian Affairs acknowledged receiving the letter and stated that they have sent a response to Gaither explaining the payments. They also mentioned forwarding her letter to the Area Director for further action. Another letter from Gaither to Belcher is included, where she requests information on her coal mine claim."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Gaither's Claim with the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Beckwith sent a postal card to Mr. Belcher regarding federal government expenditures for public and private school construction. The assistant secretary, Mrs. Eva Smith, responded, stating that Mr. Belcher is out of the city but will consider the legislation upon his return. Mrs. Beckwith also expressed support for a bill for private school construction and requested $500,000,000 for public and private schools."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Appropriations for School Construction: Correspondence Between Mrs. Aurelia H. Beckwith and Assistant Secretary Eva Smith")
![["The Conaghan Equipment Co. in Tonkawa, Oklahoma is informing Mr. Page Belcher that their appointment with him is no longer necessary as the matter has been taken care of. They thank him for his courtesy and send best wishes."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0012_thumbnail.jpg "1953 Letter of Cancellation from Conaghan Equipment Co. to Mr. Page Belcher")
![["Mr. Tennyson Berry is facing financial difficulties and has reached out for help. Page Belcher, a member of the House of Representatives, wrote to the Anadarko Area Office to inquire about assistance for Mr. Berry. The Area Director explained that the couple was discontinued from receiving assistance due to their income from lease rentals and advised them to reapply for help from the County Welfare Department. Belcher reassured Mr. Berry that he will look into his case and try to help in any way possible."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for Mr. Tennyson Berry")
![["Mrs. Marguerite Maben from Tulsa, Oklahoma is inquiring about the status of a claim by the Euchee Tribe. She is seeking information on any awards made by the Indian Claims Commission and the current status of the case. She mentions the previous attorney for the tribe, Judge Maben, who passed away, and the appointment of a new attorney. Congressman Page Belcher is assisting her in obtaining information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The document exchanges detail the efforts to obtain information on the Euchee Tribe's claim."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Euchee Tribe's Claim Status in 1953")