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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Chilocco School and Bureau of Indian Affairs Operated Boarding Schools in 1969
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Removal of Land Restrictions in Richardson County, Nebraska
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Ownership Inquiry of Joe Roy in Ponca City, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Rental Dispute: Bureau of Indian Affairs and Mr. John DeRoin, 1953
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Teaching Position at Bureau of Indian Affairs in Wyandotte, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- 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_18_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Gaither's Claim with the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1953-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- 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_8C_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Water Pollution on Osage Reservation Lands
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Transfer of Bureau of Indian Affairs Functions from Anadarko to Muskogee
- Date:
- 1955-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
![["The document includes correspondence between Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, and various officials regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs operated Boarding Schools, specifically Chilocco School. Belcher received a telegram from Kenneth Moore of the Chilocco Alumni Faculty, expressing concerns and requesting information. Belcher contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs and received a response indicating that plans for contracting the operation of Chilocco had been cancelled. The document also includes a resolution from the Chilocco Alumni and Faculty Association requesting changes to the criteria for enrollment in Indian boarding schools."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Chilocco School and Bureau of Indian Affairs Operated Boarding Schools in 1969")
![["Mrs. Cecilia Rice Fulks inquired about the status of her application for the removal of land restrictions in Richardson County, Nebraska. The Anadarko Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs confirmed that her application has been located and approved, and the order for the removal of restrictions is being processed. Mrs. Fulks will be notified once the process is complete. Congressman Page Belcher provided this information to Mrs. Fulks."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Removal of Land Restrictions in Richardson County, Nebraska")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between Page Belcher, a member of the House of Representatives, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Mr. Joe Roy's request for information on obtaining a patent in fee for his own allotment in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Belcher is working on Roy's behalf to gather information and will provide updates 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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Ownership Inquiry of Joe Roy in Ponca City, Oklahoma")
![["Mr. John DeRoin from Red Rock, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman Page Belcher about his land rental money being held by the Pawnee subagency. Congressman Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who are looking into the situation and will provide an explanation soon."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Rental Dispute: Bureau of Indian Affairs and Mr. John DeRoin, 1953")
![["Mr. Dan Herrington is interested in obtaining a teaching position at Wyandotte, Oklahoma through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He reached out to Page Belcher for information and assistance, who in turn contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs to gather relevant details. Page Belcher forwarded information to Mr. Herrington along with a pamphlet to aid in the application process. Mr. Herrington expressed his interest and asked for guidance on the necessary steps to apply for the position."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Teaching Position at Bureau of Indian Affairs in Wyandotte, Oklahoma")
![["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 is from Congressman Page Belcher to Mrs. Loie Gaither regarding her claim with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Belcher enclosed a copy of a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs explaining the per capita payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. He offers to help if things are not resolved soon and mentions that his wife, Gladys, sends her regards. The Bureau of Indian Affairs acknowledged receiving the letter and stated that they have sent a response to Gaither explaining the payments. They also mentioned forwarding her letter to the Area Director for further action. Another letter from Gaither to Belcher is included, where she requests information on her coal mine claim."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Gaither's Claim with 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")
![["Mr. Walter Colby, a Hereford breeder in Ponca City, Oklahoma, has been dealing with water pollution issues on his land within the Osage Reservation. He reached out to Hon. Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, for assistance. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been involved in addressing the situation and has provided reports and updates on the actions taken. Mr. Colby has also invited Mr. Belcher to visit his ranch to see the situation firsthand. The Bureau is working with the Osage Agency to address the pollution issue and provide support to Mr. Colby."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Water Pollution on Osage Reservation Lands")
![["Mr. Wilhite wrote a letter to Representative Page Belcher expressing concern about the transfer of functions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs from Anadarko. He mentioned that Herbert K. Hyde is against the move and offered to assist in trying to prevent the transfer. Representative Belcher acknowledged receiving the letter and assured Mr. Wilhite that he would carefully consider his concerns before making a final decision."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Transfer of Bureau of Indian Affairs Functions from Anadarko to Muskogee")
