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- 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_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_2_12_35b_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Oklahoma Indians and Congressman Regarding Appointment of New Commissioner of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1953-10-25
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication on Choctaw Tribe Principal Chief Election: 1954 Correspondence from the Department of Interior
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Tribal Engagements in Washington D.C.
- Date:
- 1954-10-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Telegram from Carl Albert to Harry Belvin-Application Status
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["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 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 is a letter from Page Belcher, a congressman from Oklahoma, responding to a letter of disappointment from Ernest Hunt regarding the appointment of a new Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Hunt and other Oklahoma Indians had supported Harry J.W. Belvin for the position, but Glenn L. Emmons was appointed instead, causing disappointment and protests. The Oklahoma Indians felt that promises made to them regarding the appointment had not been kept, and they requested that Belvin be appointed as an assistant to the new commissioner. The document includes a newspaper clipping reporting on the Kiowa Indians' protest of Emmons' appointment."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Oklahoma Indians and Congressman Regarding Appointment of New Commissioner of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a series of letters and documents related to the Choctaw Tribe and the need for a Principal Chief. The Department of the Interior is seeking the views of enrolled members of the tribe through a poll by mail, asking questions about the continued need for the office of the Principal Chief and how the Chief should be chosen. The terms of office for the current Principal Chiefs of the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole Tribes are set to expire on June 30, 1954. The documents also discuss the salary and expenses of the Principal Chief, which are currently paid for from Choctaw tribal funds. The Commissioner is seeking input from the tribe members on these matters."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Communication on Choctaw Tribe Principal Chief Election: 1954 Correspondence from the Department of Interior")
![["The document is a letter from Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, to Congressman Carl Albert requesting a meeting in Washington D.C. regarding tribal business. Belvin expresses concerns about his meeting with the Commissioner and asks for Albert's assistance in arranging a suitable time. Belvin also expresses appreciation for Albert's interest in their affairs. Congressman Albert responds, confirming a meeting with the Commissioner on April 22 and offering to meet with Belvin during his stay in Washington."]](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_13_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Muskogee%20Area%20Office%20-%20General,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_58_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Tribal Engagements in Washington D.C.")
![["Carl albert writes to Harry Belvin and advises that if his application is in Washington. And if it is turned down in Muskogee you will be permitted to appeal to the commissioner."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram from Carl Albert to Harry Belvin-Application Status")
