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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and Vocational Training Opportunities in Oklahoma in 1959
- Date:
- 1959-05-12
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- 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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tribal Affairs and Legislative Support in 1959
- Date:
- 1959-06-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Continuation of Turner Bear as Chief of the Creek Nation
- Date:
- 1959-08-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- National Congress of American Indians Condemns Request for Foreign Loan; Affirms Loyalty to U.S.
- Date:
- 1959-09-04
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1959 Correspondence Regarding Caddo Indian Tribe's Land Matters
- Date:
- 1959-09-15
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Enrollment Number Inquiry
- Date:
- 1960-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1959 Correspondence Regarding the Reduction of the Oklahoma Indian Loan Fund
- Date:
- 1960-05-26
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Dual Enrollment on Indian Tribal Rolls and the Impact on Judgment Fund Eligibility
- Date:
- 1960-06-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
![["The document is a response from the Department of the Interior to Congressman Page Belcher regarding Indian matters raised by Mr. R. A. Parker. The Department addresses various topics including assistance for Turtle Mountain Indians, Indian Claims Commission, vocational training for Indians, eligibility criteria, and services for Indians in Oklahoma. The Department also mentions efforts to attract industry for employment opportunities for Indian people in the Ponca City area."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and Vocational Training Opportunities in Oklahoma in 1959")
![["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")
![["The document consists of three letters dated May 5, 1959, July 27, 1959, and May 11, 1959, between Miss Marie L. Wadley and Page Belcher regarding the support of certain legislation by the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes. Miss Wadley expresses the council's support for various bills related to Indian affairs, and Belcher acknowledges the support and assures that their views will be considered."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tribal Affairs and Legislative Support in 1959")
![["A letter from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, acknowledging the recommendation from the Committee in favor of continuing Turner Bear as Chief of the Creek Nation. The recommendation highlights Turner Bear's qualifications and contributions to the Creek Tribe, and urges the Bureau of Indian Affairs to continue his appointment."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Continuation of Turner Bear as Chief of the Creek Nation")
![["The National Congress of American Indians is strongly against a recent request for a loan from Russia for Indian development, stating that it is insulting to the intelligence and patriotism of the Indian people. They emphasize the loyalty of American Indians to the United States and express confidence in Congress to provide needed funds. The organization works closely with tribes to improve economic conditions and denounces the request for a foreign loan as a publicity stunt. They urge for responsible and proper channels to be used for development programs."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "National Congress of American Indians Condemns Request for Foreign Loan; Affirms Loyalty to U.S.")
![["The Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma has requested assistance from Congressman Page Belcher regarding a land matter involving the Riverside Indian School and the Kiowa Indian Agency. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating the legal status of the land and whether it can be restored to tribal ownership. The matter is being studied by the Office of the Solicitor for the Department of the Interior, and further information will be provided once the Solicitor's opinion is available. The Caddo Tribe is seeking recognition of their rights to certain parcels of land, and their request has been submitted through official resolutions to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Congressman Belcher is working to gather information and provide assistance to the tribe."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1959 Correspondence Regarding Caddo Indian Tribe's Land Matters")
![["Mrs. Bonnie Belle Wilson Bateman contacted Congressman Page Belcher seeking information on her mother's Cherokee Roll enrollee number. Belcher forwarded her request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee, but they were unable to locate any information on her mother. The Bureau suggested contacting the Muskogee Area office for more information. The Bureau also mentioned that the Cherokee Nation's claims were being prosecuted before the Indian Claims Commission, and there was no authority to add names to the Cherokee Roll. Belcher reassured Mrs. Bateman that he would continue to investigate and provide updates as soon as he received more information."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Enrollment Number Inquiry")
![["The document from Mr. Belvin to Senator Kerr addresses the Bureau of Indian Affairs' attempt to cut the Oklahoma Indian Loan Fund by $533,000. Mr. Belvin requests Senator Kerr's support in restoring the funding and expresses concern about the impact on the Indian community in Oklahoma. Congressman Page Belcher assures Mr. Belvin of his cooperation in addressing this issue."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1959 Correspondence Regarding the Reduction of the Oklahoma Indian Loan Fund")
![["Mrs. Alma Chapman inquired about her eligibility on two Indian rolls at the same time. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded stating that eligibility for one roll does not affect eligibility for another, and explained the specific criteria for enrollment in the Otoe and Missouria judgment fund. The Bureau also addressed concerns about tribal council representation and potential resolution regarding eligibility for tribal claims. Mrs. Chapman requested clarification from Congressman Page Belcher on the matter."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Dual Enrollment on Indian Tribal Rolls and the Impact on Judgment Fund Eligibility")