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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of National Annual American Indian Day and H.R. 8115 in 1959
- Date:
- 1954-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1960 Correspondence Between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Member of Congress Regarding Inter-Tribal Council Resolutions
- Date:
- 1954-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Congress, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Claims of the Euchee and Pottawatomie Indian Tribes
- Date:
- 1954-10-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment Application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1954-11-24
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Pawnee Indian Claim Inquiry
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Resolution of the Seminole County Bar Association and the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Use of Government vs. Privately Printed Forms in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Ancestral Indian Tribe Search, 1960
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- McIntosh, W.E. (Dode), 1893-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tribal Affairs, Indian Land Sales, and Hospital Care in the United States (March-July 1959)
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Indian Affairs in 1959
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961)
![["The document consists of letters exchanged between Miss Marie L. Wadley and Page Belcher regarding the establishment of National Annual American Indian Day and H.R. 8115. Miss Wadley submits resolutions from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes requesting a special day for American Indian Day and asking for sub-marginal tribes to be retained in trust status under the proposed legislation. Mr. Belcher expresses appreciation for the information and assures careful consideration of the requests."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of National Annual American Indian Day and H.R. 8115 in 1959")
![["The document from Marie L. Wadley to Page Belcher encloses resolutions adopted by The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding expanding and improving adult educational programs for reservation Indians and providing economic assistance through the establishment of industries near Indian reservations. Belcher acknowledges the resolutions and assures careful consideration of the matters. The resolutions urge Congress to increase funding for vocational training and provide legislative assistance for economic development on or near reservations. Copies of the resolutions are to be sent to appropriate Congressional representatives and committees for further action."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1960 Correspondence Between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Member of Congress Regarding Inter-Tribal Council Resolutions")
![["Mrs. W. N. Maben inquires about two claims pending before the Indian Claims Commission, one for the Euchee Tribe and one for the Prairie Band of Pottawatomie Indians. She expresses her belief in the re-election of Page Belcher and requests information on the status of the claims. Belcher responds, providing information on the claims and suggesting that Mrs. Maben contact the attorneys representing the Indians for further details."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Claims of the Euchee and Pottawatomie Indian Tribes")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Joseph L. Shunkahmolah, Page Belcher, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Mr. Shunkahmolah's application for teaching positions at various Indian schools. The Bureau requests additional information from Mr. Shunkahmolah to determine his eligibility for the positions. Page Belcher offers assistance and promises to follow up with the Bureau for further information. Mr. Shunkahmolah expresses his willingness to attend school for further education if given the opportunity and seeks help in finding employment to support his family."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment Application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Roy W. Cox wrote to Page Belcher inquiring about the Pawnee Indian claim and when they would receive money that had been appropriated to them. Belcher referred Cox to the attorneys for the Tribe in Tulsa for further information. Belcher assured Cox that he would look into the matter and provide an update. Cox expressed gratitude and provided an update on the weather in the area."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Pawnee Indian Claim Inquiry")
![["The document from the Seminole County Bar Association expresses concern about the discretion exercised by the Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in releasing trust funds for fees and expenses ordered by the County Court. The Department of the Interior explains that the Secretary has supervisory control over restricted property, and while they respect the actions of the probate courts in Oklahoma, they must independently examine claims to ensure fairness. Appeals can be made to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Secretary of the Interior. The Bar Association is assured that appeals are carefully considered."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Resolution of the Seminole County Bar Association and the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document from Mr. Crowell to Congressman Page Belcher addresses a disagreement with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the use of printed forms for oil and gas leases on Indian lands. Mr. Crowell argues that the regulations do not specifically require the use of Government printed forms and points out that other offices have accepted forms printed by a private printer. The Bureau explains that using Government printed forms is encouraged for efficiency and cost reasons, but not mandatory. The Bureau states that Bureau personnel are required to scrutinize non-Government printed forms, which can be time-consuming. Ultimately, the Bureau emphasizes the importance of using Government printed forms when feasible for efficiency and cost-effectiveness."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Use of Government vs. Privately Printed Forms in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Albert Brett is trying to trace her ancestral Indian tribe number and has reached out to various government agencies for help. Despite efforts from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and National Archives, they were unable to locate the information she desired. Honorable Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, offered continued assistance but ultimately could not provide the information Mrs. Brett was seeking. The National Archives and Records Service also conducted a search but did not find any mention of the individuals Mrs. Brett was looking for in their records. The Bureau of Indian Affairs forwarded Mrs. Brett's letter to the National Archives for further investigation. Despite the efforts of these agencies, Mrs. Brett's search for her ancestral Indian tribe number remains unsuccessful."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Ancestral Indian Tribe Search, 1960")
![["The document consists of three letters regarding the support for Senate Bill 51 for the sale of Indian lands, House Con. Res. 7 to prevent the closure or reduction of Indian hospitals, and the importance of consulting with Indian tribes before closing any health facilities. The documents emphasize the need for adequate healthcare facilities for the Indian population and advocate for a non-discriminatory approach to healthcare provision."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tribal Affairs, Indian Land Sales, and Hospital Care in the United States (March-July 1959)")
![["Don Johnson, Secretary-Manager of the Pawnee Chamber of Commerce, wrote to Congressman Page Belcher and Assistant Secretary of the Interior Roger Ernst regarding concerns about the Pawnee sub-agency and Anadarko Area office. He raised issues such as the potential dismissal of a custodian, lack of promotions for the Pawnee administrator, and understaffing causing inefficiencies in handling individual Indian money accounts. Johnson expressed gratitude for their efforts and hoped for a resolution to the issues."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Indian Affairs in 1959")