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- 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_9_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Response to Allegations of Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School: An Official Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1969-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Future of the Chilocco Indian School, 1969
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School's Efforts to Change Enrollment Criteria and Curriculum in 1970
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Investigation and Potential Changes at Chilocco Indian School in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- An Analysis of the Current Education System vs Contract Education at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Affairs: 1969
- Date:
- 1969-05-19
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Investigation of Concho School Administration
- Date:
- 1969-06-03
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Proposed Amendments to S. 2182 and HUD Act Loan Provisions
- Date:
- 1969-06-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["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")
![["The document is in response to concerns raised by Hon. Page Belcher regarding allegations of physical mistreatment at Chilocco Indian School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating the allegations, and the Superintendent and Principal have been temporarily reassigned. Contract negotiations for the operation of the school have been put on hold, and there have been no negotiations with prospective contractors. The Bureau is exploring the feasibility of a contractual arrangement to potentially strengthen the school. The Bureau appreciates the support of the Council of American Indians and hopes to resolve the matter quickly to improve the educational program at Chilocco Indian School."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Allegations of Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School: An Official Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Begay regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher has been in contact with the Bureau of Indian Affairs about the possibility of the school being contracted out to a private organization. Belcher assures the Begays that he will do everything he can to keep the school under federal government control, highlighting the importance of the school in providing support and guidance to students from broken homes and helping them become productive members of society. The Begays are requesting Belcher's help in keeping the school under federal government management."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Future of the Chilocco Indian School, 1969")
![["The document discusses efforts by Leola M. Taylor, Language Arts Supervisor and 1st Vice President of the Chilocco Alumni Association, to arrange a meeting with Secretary Hickel, Vice President Agnew, and Commissioner of Indian Affairs Robert Bruce to discuss enrollment criteria and funding for the Chilocco Indian School. Taylor reached out to congressional offices for assistance in setting up the meeting. The goal is to change the curriculum and entrance requirements to allow more students to attend the school."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School's Efforts to Change Enrollment Criteria and Curriculum in 1970")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The documents mention concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs possibly contracting with a private organization to operate the school, as well as issues with the current management and treatment of students. The Assistant Secretary of the Interior has ordered the replacement of the Superintendent and Principal pending an investigation into the conditions at the school."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Investigation and Potential Changes at Chilocco Indian School in 1969")
![["The document discusses the merits of the present system at Chilocco, highlighting the professionalism of the staff, the successful history of producing good citizens, flexibility in training, good moral standards, and focus on instilling pride in Indian heritage among students. It also contrasts this with the disadvantages of contract education, expressing concerns about lack of success in other areas, potential lack of improvement, exploitation of students by contractors, and potential negative effects on students' cultural identity. The document argues against the B.I.A. relinquishing responsibility for education to contractors and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the current system at Chilocco."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "An Analysis of the Current Education System vs Contract Education at Chilocco Indian School")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the Chilocco Indian School, with Congress member Page Belcher informing Lester E. French about the situation and the efforts being made to prevent the school from being contracted out to a private organization. Belcher also mentions receiving updates from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and expresses a desire to keep a close eye on the matter. French is thanked for his help in the situation."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Affairs: 1969")
![["Miss Thelma Eaglenest received a letter from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, regarding the investigation of the administration of the Concho School. Belcher enclosed a copy of a letter from Mr. Orme Lewis, Jr. reporting on the Department's investigation. Belcher stated that in light of the response from Mr. Lewis, there was nothing more he could do regarding the problems at the school. However, he encouraged Eaglenest to reach out if she felt there was cause for further investigation in the future. Belcher also mentioned that he had requested a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Superintendent Aaron Dry and the petition Eaglenest had signed, and assured her that he would be in touch once he received the report."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Investigation of Concho School Administration")
![["The document includes correspondence between Mr. Ben C. Wileman and Congressman Page Belcher regarding the need to amend S. 2182 to give recognition to loans placed under the HUD Act and extend interest payment on such loans. Mr. Wileman and Mr. David E. Rose from St. Anthony Hospital urge for this amendment to reduce costs. Congressman Belcher explains the legislative process and suggests contacting Oklahoma Senators for support. He also forwards the letters to the Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare for consideration."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Proposed Amendments to S. 2182 and HUD Act Loan Provisions")