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- 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_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry
- Date:
- 1953-07-03
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- 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_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Loyal Creek Indian Funds Distribution: Correspondence between Nicey Evans and Congressman Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-07-10
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication and Legislation Efforts of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1953
- Date:
- 1953-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Sale Inquiry Between Senator Page Belcher and Mrs. Lida Echo Hawk
- Date:
- 1953-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1953 Letter to Congressman Belcher Regarding Area Director of Indian Service, Mr. Wade W Head
- Date:
- 1953-08-18
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Oklahoma Indians and Congressman Regarding Appointment of New Commissioner of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1953-10-25
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["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")
![["Mrs. C. O. Phillips is seeking information about her great grandfather, Lige Williams, who was a Cherokee Indian. She contacted Congressman Page Belcher for assistance, who forwarded her inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Bureau advised her to contact their Area Director in Muskogee, Oklahoma for further information as her great grandfather's name does not appear on the approved roll of the Cherokee Nation. Congressman John Jarman also offered his assistance in finding information about her great grandfather."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry")
![["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")
![["Nicey Evans of Bixby, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman Page Belcher inquiring about the payment of the Loyal Creek judgment fund and the equalization of allotment claims for Creek Indians. Congressman Belcher forwarded the letter to the U.S. Department of Interior, which explained that funds have been allocated for the payment, but administrative costs need to be covered before individual payments can begin. The Department also provided information on the history of equalization payments for Creek allotments and stated that specific legislation may be needed for the completion of these claims."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Loyal Creek Indian Funds Distribution: Correspondence between Nicey Evans and Congressman Page Belcher")
![["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")
![["The document consists of letters and memorandums from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee Area Office in Oklahoma to Hon. Page Belcher, a House of Representatives member. The documents discuss the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma endorsing or opposing various bills introduced in the 83rd Congress related to Indian affairs. The documents provide information on the council's recommendations and actions on specific legislative measures. Additionally, there is a memorandum urging tribal leaders to review and study a proposed bill (H. R. 1084) for discussion at their next council meeting. The bills discussed cover topics such as Indian land leasing, claims commission time extensions, and amendment of the Social Security Act to disregard the value of land held in trust for Indians in determining need."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Communication and Legislation Efforts of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1953")
![["Mrs. Lida Echo Hawk is seeking assistance regarding her husband's desire to sell his restricted interest in land within the Pawnee Reservation. The Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, Anadarko Area Office, has highlighted the challenges due to lack of specific information provided by Mrs. Echo Hawk. They mention the possibility of selling the full interest in the land in the future and discuss efforts to address the issue of highly fractionated Indian allotments. Congressman Page Belcher has offered to help and is awaiting further information to assist in resolving the matter. Mrs. Hawk expresses her need for money and desire to sell her own land as well. Congressman Belcher assures her that he will take up the matter with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and provide updates as soon as 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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Sale Inquiry Between Senator Page Belcher and Mrs. Lida Echo Hawk")
![["The document is from C. Leonard Bell, a resident of Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Congressman Page Belcher regarding Mr. Wade W. Head, an Area Director of the Indian Service. Bell speaks highly of Mr. Head, stating that he has always found him to be honest and fair in his dealings. Bell requests that Congressman Belcher provide help for Mr. Head, as it would be appreciated by many."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1953 Letter to Congressman Belcher Regarding Area Director of Indian Service, Mr. Wade W Head")
![["The document is a letter from Page Belcher, a congressman from Oklahoma, responding to a letter of disappointment from Ernest Hunt regarding the appointment of a new Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Hunt and other Oklahoma Indians had supported Harry J.W. Belvin for the position, but Glenn L. Emmons was appointed instead, causing disappointment and protests. The Oklahoma Indians felt that promises made to them regarding the appointment had not been kept, and they requested that Belvin be appointed as an assistant to the new commissioner. The document includes a newspaper clipping reporting on the Kiowa Indians' protest of Emmons' appointment."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Oklahoma Indians and Congressman Regarding Appointment of New Commissioner of Indian Affairs")