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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief Belvin's 1953 Letter to Congressman Albert Seeking Assistance in Choctaw Tribal Budget Restoration
- Date:
- 1953-01-26
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Quapaw Indian Tribe Inquiry
- Date:
- 1953-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_1_22
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Authorized and Proposed Urban Highways, Oklahoma City Area - Digitized
- Date:
- 1953-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_1_24
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Authorized and Proposed Urban Highways, Oklahoma City Area
- Date:
- 1953-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Carl Albert and Choctaw Chief Harry J.W. Belvin
- Date:
- 1953-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding Indian Affairs Resolution, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation, Quapaw Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Shawnee Tribe, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tribal Concerns and Political Activities in Oklahoma, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-02-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Osage Tribal Council Resolution No. 18-220: A Plea for the Continuation of Federal Trusteeship
- Date:
- 1953-03-13
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Supervision and Taxation of Osage Tribe Members
- Date:
- 1953-03-13
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment Status at Pawnee Indian School in 1953
- Date:
- 1953-03-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The letter is a request from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert for assistance in restoring funds for stenographic help for the Choctaw Nation. Belvin asks for help in obtaining information from the Indian Office and insists that the funds be restored promptly. Belvin expresses his commitment to addressing any double-dealing tactics and emphasizes the importance of educational and spiritual culture for the people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief Belvin's 1953 Letter to Congressman Albert Seeking Assistance in Choctaw Tribal Budget Restoration")
![["The document is a series of letters and correspondence regarding a request for information about the Quapaw Indian Tribe in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs does not have all the information requested but provides some details about the tribe's open roll and census numbers. Congressman Page Belcher assists in obtaining and forwarding this information to the requester, Mr. William J. Supernaw."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Quapaw Indian Tribe Inquiry")
![["The document represents a map was originally enclosed with a letter dating 1959 February 4 from Stanley Draper, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, to Don McBride, Office of Robert S. Kerr. Map encompasses the Oklahoma City area Expressway System. Annotated in red is the Interstate sections of the System. The extension of the Interstate System connecting the Tinker area with the Will Rogers Field and the Crosstown Expressway (Interstate 40) is shaded in green. State of Oklahoma Department of Highways - Authorized and Proposed Urban Highways - Oklahoma City Area Created by Treat engineering Company Site plan; 21 x 17 13/16 inches; Annotated sections: (hand-shaded, in green); (outlined, red) around Rogers Field; (hand-shaded, orange-red) labeled A; (hand-shaded, orange-red) labeled B."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_1_22_thumbnail.jpg "Authorized and Proposed Urban Highways, Oklahoma City Area - Digitized")
![["The document is a project indicating authorized and Proposed Urban Highways, Oklahoma City Area. Plan (map); 22 15/16 x 18 1/4 inches."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_1_24_thumbnail.jpg "Authorized and Proposed Urban Highways, Oklahoma City Area")
![["The Choctaw Chief received a letter from Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, thanking him for informing him that Mr. W. F. Sample will be visiting Washington soon. Albert expressed his willingness to help Sample in any way possible during his visit."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Carl Albert and Choctaw Chief Harry J.W. Belvin")
![["The document is a letter from Lawrence E. Zane, the First Chief of the Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma, to Congressman Page Belcher, discussing resolutions adopted at a meeting of various tribes regarding the appointment of a Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The resolutions emphasize the need for a qualified individual with knowledge of Indian issues and suggest that a member of the Indian community should be appointed to the position. The document also calls for unity among tribal organizations in Oklahoma to present a united front to the authorities."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding Indian Affairs Resolution, 1953")
![["A letter from George Gibbs to C.A. Wheeler, Jr. expressing concern about issues facing his tribe and suggesting solutions. Gibbs also discusses his efforts to get Native Americans involved in the Republican campaign and requests support for a candidate for Indian Affairs Commissioner. Wheeler acknowledges Gibbs' letter and offers to discuss Young Republican activities with him in the future."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tribal Concerns and Political Activities in Oklahoma, 1953")
![["The document dated May 15, 1953, addressed to Honorable Carl Albert discusses the Osage Tribe's response to a letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Interior regarding key issues in Indian affairs. The Osage Tribal Council has unanimously adopted a resolution expressing their satisfaction with the current Area and Agency organization and requesting no changes be made. They ask for support from Congress Carl Albert to ensure the continuation of Federal trusteeship over Osage affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Indians,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Osage Tribal Council Resolution No. 18-220: A Plea for the Continuation of Federal Trusteeship")
![["The document discusses the Federal supervision over the trust property of Osage Tribe members without certificates of competency, with provisions for the issuance of certificates and gradual withdrawal of supervision. It also mentions the taxes paid by individual tribe members and on behalf of the tribe, and expresses satisfaction with the current tribal organization and relations with the Federal Government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Indians,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Supervision and Taxation of Osage Tribe Members")
![["Mrs. Stacy Howell, a Dormitory Attendant at Pawnee Indian School, wrote to Hon. Page Belcher seeking help in obtaining a permanent appointment. Belcher contacted the Department of Interior, who confirmed that Mrs. Howell is under an indefinite appointment and there is no immediate proposal for her separation. Her husband had previously resigned from a position at the school due to not meeting qualification standards but had since been appointed elsewhere. The Department of Interior requested further information from the Anadarko Area Office and promised to provide an update to Belcher. Belcher assured Mrs. Howell that he would look into the matter and provide her with any information 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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment Status at Pawnee Indian School in 1953")