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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Representation of Certain Indians for Income Tax Refund Claims
- Date:
- 1953-06-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_3_21_1A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Federal Appropriations for School Construction: Correspondence Between Mrs. Aurelia H. Beckwith and Assistant Secretary Eva Smith
- Date:
- 1953-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry
- Date:
- 1953-07-03
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1953 Letter of Cancellation from Conaghan Equipment Co. to Mr. Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for Mr. Tennyson Berry
- Date:
- 1953-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Loyal Creek Indian Funds Distribution: Correspondence between Nicey Evans and Congressman Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-07-10
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Euchee Tribe's Claim Status in 1953
- Date:
- 1953-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication and Legislation Efforts of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1953
- Date:
- 1953-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Sale Inquiry Between Senator Page Belcher and Mrs. Lida Echo Hawk
- Date:
- 1953-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["Mr. Belcher is forwarding correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Mr. Whitney regarding Mr. Whitney's proposals to represent certain Indians in tax refund claims. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has declined to enter into a contract with Mr. Whitney and will only consider contracts under specific conditions. Mr. Whitney's proposed contracts with certain Indians have not been approved or disapproved, and he is advised to direct further communications to the Acting Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Representation of Certain Indians for Income Tax Refund Claims")
![["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")
![["Mrs. Beckwith sent a postal card to Mr. Belcher regarding federal government expenditures for public and private school construction. The assistant secretary, Mrs. Eva Smith, responded, stating that Mr. Belcher is out of the city but will consider the legislation upon his return. Mrs. Beckwith also expressed support for a bill for private school construction and requested $500,000,000 for public and private schools."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Appropriations for School Construction: Correspondence Between Mrs. Aurelia H. Beckwith and Assistant Secretary Eva Smith")
![["Mrs. C. O. Phillips is seeking information about her great grandfather, Lige Williams, who was a Cherokee Indian. She contacted Congressman Page Belcher for assistance, who forwarded her inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Bureau advised her to contact their Area Director in Muskogee, Oklahoma for further information as her great grandfather's name does not appear on the approved roll of the Cherokee Nation. Congressman John Jarman also offered his assistance in finding information about her great grandfather."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry")
![["The Conaghan Equipment Co. in Tonkawa, Oklahoma is informing Mr. Page Belcher that their appointment with him is no longer necessary as the matter has been taken care of. They thank him for his courtesy and send best wishes."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "1953 Letter of Cancellation from Conaghan Equipment Co. to Mr. Page Belcher")
![["Mr. Tennyson Berry is facing financial difficulties and has reached out for help. Page Belcher, a member of the House of Representatives, wrote to the Anadarko Area Office to inquire about assistance for Mr. Berry. The Area Director explained that the couple was discontinued from receiving assistance due to their income from lease rentals and advised them to reapply for help from the County Welfare Department. Belcher reassured Mr. Berry that he will look into his case and try to help in any way 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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for Mr. Tennyson Berry")
![["Nicey Evans of Bixby, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman Page Belcher inquiring about the payment of the Loyal Creek judgment fund and the equalization of allotment claims for Creek Indians. Congressman Belcher forwarded the letter to the U.S. Department of Interior, which explained that funds have been allocated for the payment, but administrative costs need to be covered before individual payments can begin. The Department also provided information on the history of equalization payments for Creek allotments and stated that specific legislation may be needed for the completion of these claims."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Loyal Creek Indian Funds Distribution: Correspondence between Nicey Evans and Congressman Page Belcher")
![["Mrs. Marguerite Maben from Tulsa, Oklahoma is inquiring about the status of a claim by the Euchee Tribe. She is seeking information on any awards made by the Indian Claims Commission and the current status of the case. She mentions the previous attorney for the tribe, Judge Maben, who passed away, and the appointment of a new attorney. Congressman Page Belcher is assisting her in obtaining information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The document exchanges detail the efforts to obtain information on the Euchee Tribe's 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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Euchee Tribe's Claim Status in 1953")
![["The document consists of letters and memorandums from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee Area Office in Oklahoma to Hon. Page Belcher, a House of Representatives member. The documents discuss the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma endorsing or opposing various bills introduced in the 83rd Congress related to Indian affairs. The documents provide information on the council's recommendations and actions on specific legislative measures. Additionally, there is a memorandum urging tribal leaders to review and study a proposed bill (H. R. 1084) for discussion at their next council meeting. The bills discussed cover topics such as Indian land leasing, claims commission time extensions, and amendment of the Social Security Act to disregard the value of land held in trust for Indians in determining need."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Communication and Legislation Efforts of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1953")
![["Mrs. Lida Echo Hawk is seeking assistance regarding her husband's desire to sell his restricted interest in land within the Pawnee Reservation. The Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, Anadarko Area Office, has highlighted the challenges due to lack of specific information provided by Mrs. Echo Hawk. They mention the possibility of selling the full interest in the land in the future and discuss efforts to address the issue of highly fractionated Indian allotments. Congressman Page Belcher has offered to help and is awaiting further information to assist in resolving the matter. Mrs. Hawk expresses her need for money and desire to sell her own land as well. Congressman Belcher assures her that he will take up the matter with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and 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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Sale Inquiry Between Senator Page Belcher and Mrs. Lida Echo Hawk")