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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1954 Correspondence between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Attorney Frances McFadyen Regarding Indian Area Offices Consolidation
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Johnson O'Malley Act Funds and Indian Education in Oklahoma, 1969
- Date:
- 1951-09-07
- Creator:
- O'Mahoney, Joseph C., 1884-1962
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Heirship and Land Claims of Sam Belew
- Date:
- 1952-04-01
- 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_35a_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Patent Issuance for Herbert Hudson's Land Allotment
- Date:
- 1952-09-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Continuance of Principal Officers of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions from 1954
- Date:
- 1952-12-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tax Exemption on Homestead Allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Claims Commission and Tribal Appropriations
- Date:
- 1953-01-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Quapaw Indian Tribe Inquiry
- Date:
- 1953-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment Status at Pawnee Indian School in 1953
- Date:
- 1953-03-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Federal Aid for Red Rock School's Education of Indian Children
- Date:
- 1953-04-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
![["Frances McFadyen, an attorney at law in Anadarko, Oklahoma, received a letter from Honorable Page Belcher regarding the consolidation of Indian Area Offices. The decision was well-received, and Brewster McFadyen had recently completed a course at Ft. Leavenworth and was preparing to go to the Far East after a month's leave. Frances and her mother sent their regards to Page and Gladys."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1954 Correspondence between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Attorney Frances McFadyen Regarding Indian Area Offices Consolidation")
![["The document is a series of correspondence regarding the Johnson-O'Malley Act funds and education for Native American children. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is reviewing programs and offering assistance to the Carnegie Community Action Group in Oklahoma. The Act provides financial assistance for the education of Indian children residing on Indian-owned tax-exempt land. The funds are administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the respective States, with eligibility based on need and negotiated plans. Urban Indians are not typically included in the program due to limited resources and the higher proportion of Indian populations in rural areas. The Director of Indian Education in Oklahoma is available to discuss the program and eligibility requirements with the group."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Johnson O'Malley Act Funds and Indian Education in Oklahoma, 1969")
![["Reuben K. Sparks wrote to the Indian Agency at Muskogee seeking information about the heirs of Sam Belew, an enrolled Cherokee Indian who passed away before 1920. The Indian Agency did not have any record of Sam Belew, but there was a Sam Ballou on the rolls, who was deceased. Sparks was informed that further information would be provided once available. Congressman Page Belcher was also involved in the inquiry."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Heirship and Land Claims of Sam Belew")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the issuance of a patent in fee to Herbert Hudson for a portion of his allotment in Oklahoma. The documents are between various government officials and Mr. Henry Dolezal, who is seeking assistance in getting the patent for Mr. Hudson. The documents detail the mailing and delivery of the patent, as well as the involvement of different departments such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Land Management. The documents also mention the assistance being provided by Hon. Page Belcher, a member of the House of Representatives."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Patent Issuance for Herbert Hudson's Land Allotment")
![["The document consists of correspondence between various officials regarding the approval of the continuance of the principal officers of the Five Civilized Tribes. The resolution was adopted at a meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council and urges the preservation of Tribal Entity by retaining the office of Principal Chief and Governor. Congressman Belcher is informed of the resolution and it is requested that copies be sent to relevant parties."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Continuance of Principal Officers of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions from 1954")
![["Mr. George Williams from Wilburton, Oklahoma wrote to Hon. Page Belcher, House of Representatives, requesting information on tax exemption for homestead allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes. Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for clarification. The Bureau suggested Williams contact the Area Director for more information. Belcher assured Williams he would provide the information once he received it. Belcher also mentioned a report on House Resolution authorizing an investigation of Indian Affairs, which he sent separately. Williams expressed his support for President Eisenhower and requested updates on any changes in Indian policies."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tax Exemption on Homestead Allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["The document discusses a memorial prepared by the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding the need for increased appropriations to address claims filed before the Indian Claims Commission. The memorial highlights the inadequate funding for the Commission and the Department of Justice, resulting in delays in processing the claims. It emphasizes the importance of providing a speedy and final resolution for the claims of various Indian tribes."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Claims Commission and Tribal Appropriations")
![["The document is a series of letters and correspondence regarding a request for information about the Quapaw Indian Tribe in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs does not have all the information requested but provides some details about the tribe's open roll and census numbers. Congressman Page Belcher assists in obtaining and forwarding this information to the requester, Mr. William J. Supernaw."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Quapaw Indian Tribe Inquiry")
![["Mrs. Stacy Howell, a Dormitory Attendant at Pawnee Indian School, wrote to Hon. Page Belcher seeking help in obtaining a permanent appointment. Belcher contacted the Department of Interior, who confirmed that Mrs. Howell is under an indefinite appointment and there is no immediate proposal for her separation. Her husband had previously resigned from a position at the school due to not meeting qualification standards but had since been appointed elsewhere. The Department of Interior requested further information from the Anadarko Area Office and promised to provide an update to Belcher. Belcher assured Mrs. Howell that he would look into the matter and provide her with any information 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_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment Status at Pawnee Indian School in 1953")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Page Belcher, M. C. discusses the financial assistance provided to public school districts enrolling Indian children in Oklahoma. The Red Rock School does not qualify for assistance under the Johnson-O*Malley funds due to raising more than $37 per capita in local initiative. The Bureau of Indian Affairs will investigate further and provide more information once they hear back from the State Department of Public Instruction."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Federal Aid for Red Rock School's Education of Indian Children")