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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Position at Sequoyah Indian Training School, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-11-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1953 Correspondence Regarding Otoe-Missouria Tribal Council Election Procedures
- Date:
- 1953-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Cherokee Mission Home and Congressman Regarding Continuation of Indian Educational Program in the 1950s
- Date:
- 1953-11-30
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between the Osage Tribe of Indians and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding House Concurrent Resolution No. 108
- Date:
- 1953-12-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1955 Correspondence Regarding the Adoption of the Johnson-O'Malley Contract for Tribal Programs
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication on Choctaw Tribe Principal Chief Election: 1954 Correspondence from the Department of Interior
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes and Proposed Legislation
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter to the House of Representatives Concerning Funding for Native American Education in Red Rock School, 1953
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Appealing for Support: The Marotta Family's Plea for Enhanced Medical Research Funding
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and Miss Angie Debo Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["Mr. Keeler recommended Mr. William A. Ames for the position of Superintendent of the Sequoyah Indian Training School at Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Hon. Page Belcher acknowledged the recommendation and expressed gratitude for it."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Position at Sequoyah Indian Training School, 1953")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a letter regarding an upcoming tribal council election for the Otoe-Missouria tribe. It explains that the current tribal council handled the election process and that all candidates filed within the deadline. The document also states that tribal members should stay informed on tribal matters through the tribal council, not the office that received the letter."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1953 Correspondence Regarding Otoe-Missouria Tribal Council Election Procedures")
![["The document discusses the importance of continuing a well-rounded educational program for Indian children in the United States. It highlights the contributions of the Indian people to society and the benefits of the Indian Department's programs. The writer urges support for continued educational support for Indian children and requests a copy of the House Subcommittee report on the appropriation bill for the Department of the Interior."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Cherokee Mission Home and Congressman Regarding Continuation of Indian Educational Program in the 1950s")
![["The document is a correspondence between Page Belcher, a Member of Congress from Enid, Oklahoma, and Paul Pitts, the Principal Chief of the Osage Tribe of Indians. Paul Pitts expresses gratitude to Page Belcher for his efforts in getting the Osage Tribe of Indians deleted from a certain resolution. Belcher expresses appreciation for the kind words and states he is always willing to help Pitts and his people."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between the Osage Tribe of Indians and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding House Concurrent Resolution No. 108")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee, Oklahoma voted to support a proposed contract between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College for extension activities. They approved the resolution with the condition that if the services provided are not successful in improving extension services for the tribes, they reserve the right to withdraw their support after a year. The document was addressed to Congressman Belcher."]](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_22_26A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1955 Correspondence Regarding the Adoption of the Johnson-O'Malley Contract for Tribal Programs")
![["The document is a series of letters and documents related to the Choctaw Tribe and the need for a Principal Chief. The Department of the Interior is seeking the views of enrolled members of the tribe through a poll by mail, asking questions about the continued need for the office of the Principal Chief and how the Chief should be chosen. The terms of office for the current Principal Chiefs of the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole Tribes are set to expire on June 30, 1954. The documents also discuss the salary and expenses of the Principal Chief, which are currently paid for from Choctaw tribal funds. The Commissioner is seeking input from the tribe members on these matters."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Communication on Choctaw Tribe Principal Chief Election: 1954 Correspondence from the Department of Interior")
![["The document consists of a series of letters written regarding the decisions and actions taken at the regular meetings of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes. The documents acknowledge the decisions made by the council, including their support or opposition to various legislation. The documents are addressed to Congressman Page Belcher and express the council's stance on specific bills and recommendations."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes and Proposed Legislation")
![["The document addresses the Indian situation at the Red Rock School, discussing the number of Indian pupils, federal government funding for hot lunches and supplies, transportation costs, and the financial difficulties faced by the school. The School Board is requesting assistance from the federal government to help finance the education of the Indian students."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to the House of Representatives Concerning Funding for Native American Education in Red Rock School, 1953")
![["The Marotta family is seeking support for President Eisenhower's Health Program in order to fund research for leukemia, as their son Mark has been diagnosed with the disease. They believe that increasing funding for medical research may lead to a cure for leukemia in time to save their son's life. Congressman Page Belcher acknowledges their request and assures them that their comments will be remembered."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Appealing for Support: The Marotta Family's Plea for Enhanced Medical Research Funding")
![["The document is a letter from Miss Angie Debo to Congressman Page Belcher, thanking him for his efforts in protecting Native Americans from the \"termination\" policy. She acknowledges his past actions in supporting the Osages and urges him to continue advocating for Native American rights. Debo emphasizes that this issue should transcend political affiliations and calls for continued vigilance in protecting Native American communities."]](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_22_15B_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and Miss Angie Debo Regarding Indian Affairs")