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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School and its Future Operations
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective
- Date:
- 1969-04-12
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Nixon Administration Signals Hope for Reduction in Federal Spending: Rep. Page Belcher's Insights
- Date:
- 1969-04-12
- Creator:
- McIntosh, W.E. (Dode), 1893-1991
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Defense Letter for Superintendent Aaron Dry of Concho School from Teacher Lowell B. Russell
- Date:
- 1969-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressman's Response to Constituent Inquiry about Proposed Uniform Health Insurance Program
- Date:
- 1969-12-14
- Creator:
- Victor, Wilma, 1919-1987
- Policy Area:
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Senate Discussion on Ribicoff Bill and Mental Health Research at University of Oklahoma: Meeting Confirmation
- Date:
- 1970-01-22
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- FBI Investigation Finds No Evidence of Alleged Abuse at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1970-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to S. 3526 Emergency Public Protection Act between Congressman Page Belcher and Charles Murphy, DRIVE Director of Teamsters Joint Council #92
- Date:
- 1970-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for Chilocco Indian School in 1971
- Date:
- 1971-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Language Deficiencies in American Indian Students: A Cooperative Effort Between the University of Tulsa and the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-02-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document is from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Tommy R. Sever regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher mentions receiving letters from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the school and the possibility of contracting with a private organization for its operation. Belcher assures Sever that he will be closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the end of The document expressing support for Indian schools and the belief that they provide important education and discipline for students."]](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_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School and its Future Operations")
![["Herschel Sahmaunt, a Lawton Indian, advised a Senate panel on education problems facing Indian children. He highlighted issues such as lack of motivation, difficulties in accessing quality education, and the disconnect between Indian and white cultures. Sahmaunt criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs for not adequately addressing these issues and emphasized the need for changes in the educational system to better serve Indian children. He also noted that many Indian children struggle to integrate into mainstream society due to feelings of inferiority and lack of support. Despite challenges, Sahmaunt believed that with effort, these issues could be overcome."]](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_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective")
![["Rep. Page Belcher of Tulsa believes that there is hope for a $5 billion cut in federal spending under the Nixon administration. He sees a conservative trend in government and supports reductions in spending, particularly in anti-poverty programs. Belcher does not consider himself a reactionary and emphasizes the importance of sound government and scrutinizing appropriations. He criticizes Senate subcommittee tours as potentially being used for political purposes."]](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_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Nixon Administration Signals Hope for Reduction in Federal Spending: Rep. Page Belcher's Insights")
![["Mr. Lowell B. Russell, a teacher at Concho School in Oklahoma, defends Superintendent Aaron Dry against criticism. Russell praises Dry's leadership and commitment to improving the school for underprivileged students. He criticizes those who are against Dry, particularly former Science Teacher Mr. Ahtone, and argues that removing Dry from his position would be detrimental to the school. Russell urges others to support Dry and acknowledges that his positive opinion comes from a white man."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Defense Letter for Superintendent Aaron Dry of Concho School from Teacher Lowell B. Russell")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Page Belcher thanking Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wampler for filling out a questionnaire on important issues. The document discusses a proposed uniform health insurance program introduced in Congress, provides information on different versions of the program, and offers to send copies of the hearings on the program. The document also includes testimony opposing compulsory national health insurance, and a questionnaire asking for opinions on various issues facing the nation."]](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_144_6B_0000-Labor%20and%20Public%20Welfare%20Legislative,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman's Response to Constituent Inquiry about Proposed Uniform Health Insurance Program")
![["The document discusses the creation of a Special Mental Health Research Center at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, focusing on child mental health. The center is proposed to address the lack of resources for children with emotional problems, with only a few child psychologists available in the U.S. The center aims to provide psychiatric consultation for juvenile cases in Oklahoma. A meeting is scheduled with Dr. Marshall Schlechter to discuss the project with representatives from the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation."]](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_144_6B_0000-Labor%20and%20Public%20Welfare%20Legislative,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Discussion on Ribicoff Bill and Mental Health Research at University of Oklahoma: Meeting Confirmation")
![["The FBI has found no evidence to support allegations of brutality against students at the Chilocco, Oklahoma Indian School, following an investigation prompted by reports of physical abuse. The Justice Department concluded that the allegations were unfounded and that no civil rights violations had occurred."]](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_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0007_thumbnail.jpg "FBI Investigation Finds No Evidence of Alleged Abuse at Chilocco Indian School")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Page Belcher to Charles Murphy, DRIVE Director of Teamsters Joint Council #92, regarding Murphy's opposition to the Emergency Public Protection Act (S. 3526). Belcher mentions that no action has been scheduled on the measure and that it is unlikely to be enacted during the current session of Congress. He assures Murphy that his comments will be kept in mind if the measure comes before Congress for consideration. Murphy had previously written to Belcher asking him to vote against S. 3526 on behalf of organized labor in Oklahoma."]](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_144_6B_0000-Labor%20and%20Public%20Welfare%20Legislative,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to S. 3526 Emergency Public Protection Act between Congressman Page Belcher and Charles Murphy, DRIVE Director of Teamsters Joint Council #92")
![["David H. Daulton, the Executive Vice President of the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce, wrote to Honorable Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, expressing concern about the lack of planning appropriation money for the Chilocco Indian School in fiscal year 1973. Belcher forwarded the inquiry to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for further action. The Chamber of Commerce is worried about the school's progress and the need for funding to support the educational facilities for its students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for Chilocco Indian School in 1971")
![["The University of Tulsa conducted a study on language deficiencies of American Indian children in Oklahoma in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The study found that 86% of the children had language deficiencies and requested funding for a project at the Seneca Indian School to improve language capabilities. The final report includes procedures, findings, and recommendations for addressing communication problems among Indian children. Congressman Page Belcher was contacted for support in obtaining funding for the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Language Deficiencies in American Indian Students: A Cooperative Effort Between the University of Tulsa and the Bureau of Indian Affairs")