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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Kye Yackeyonny to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Funds from 1941-1955
- Date:
- 1954-04-30
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Senator Lee's Support of Central Airlines Service Inauguration
- Date:
- 1954-05-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Pawnee Tribe Claim, 1958
- Date:
- 1954-05-07
- Creator:
- Debo, Angie, 1890-1988
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Certificate of Arkansas Traveler
- Date:
- 1954-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Patents in Fee and Land Allotments for Herbert Hudson and Kirwin Murray: A Compilation from 1953-1954
- Date:
- 1954-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1955 Correspondence and Commentary: Chas. A. Bredin's Printing Service and Sociopolitical Opinions
- Date:
- 1954-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Osage Tribe's Mineral Rights and the Formation of the Osage County Land Owners Protective Association
- Date:
- 1954-05-22
- Creator:
- Harjo, George, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Annuity Payments and Tribal Status of Charles Lone Chief Jr.
- Date:
- 1954-05-26
- Creator:
- Supernaw, William J., 1912-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Financial Policy for the Post Office Department
- Date:
- 1954-06-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Meeting with Senator Josh Lee of the Civil Aeronautics Board
- Date:
- 1954-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The letter is from Kye Yackeyonny to Senator Fred Harris, regarding Indian people waiting for answers about their individual Indian accounts and tax refunds. The letter requests an investigation into funds taken from personal accounts and applied for income tax. It also includes a list of Indians who have filed claims for tax refunds. The letter expresses frustration with the government's handling of Indian funds and calls for prompt justice."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Kye Yackeyonny to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Funds from 1941-1955")
![["The Mayor of Fort Smith, Arkansas, H. R. Hestand, expresses appreciation to Senator Josh Lee for attending and speaking at the inauguration of Central Airlines service between Dallas and Fort Smith. The city administration is actively promoting the new service and is hopeful for future service inaugurations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Senator Lee's Support of Central Airlines Service Inauguration")
![["Mrs. Alice Murie sent a letter to Congressman Page Belcher requesting information on the Pawnee claim against the Federal Government. The Bureau of Indian Affairs informed Congressman Belcher that the Pawnee Tribe is entitled to recover, but the amount of the award has not yet been determined. A hearing has been set for December to present evidence on the value of the land taken. Congressman Belcher was advised to direct any further inquiries to the attorneys representing the tribe."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Pawnee Tribe Claim, 1958")
![["The Governor of Arkansas, Francis Cherry, thanks Mr. Josh Lee for his recent visit and encloses a Certificate making him an official \"Arkansas Traveler\"."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Certificate of Arkansas Traveler")
![["The document includes correspondence between Page Belcher and Edwin R. McNeill regarding patents in fee for Herbert Hudson and Kirwin Murray, Otoe allottees in Oklahoma. Belcher assures McNeill that the patents have been mailed and are in the process of being delivered. There is some confusion regarding the location of the land in question, with different counties and sub-agencies involved. McNeill expresses gratitude for the updates and requests for progress on the 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_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Patents in Fee and Land Allotments for Herbert Hudson and Kirwin Murray: A Compilation from 1953-1954")
![["The document is about a printing service in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but also contains a rant about various political issues, including criticism of the Supreme Court, support for racial segregation, and accusations against the Urban League. It also discusses financial support for organizations like the Urban League and NAACP and their efforts for racial integration in schools."]](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_28_15C_0000-B-%20General,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1955 Correspondence and Commentary: Chas. A. Bredin's Printing Service and Sociopolitical Opinions")
![["The document discusses the formation of the Osage County Land Owners Protective Association to protest against nominal damages for oil well locations on the Osage Indian reservation. The organization seeks to increase the drilling fee to $1,000 per location and address issues such as water contamination and insufficient payments to landowners. The group aims to protect fields, pastures, and water supplies from pollution and destruction caused by oil drilling activities."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Osage Tribe's Mineral Rights and the Formation of the Osage County Land Owners Protective Association")
![["The document dated June 16, 1954, from Page Belcher, M. C. to Mrs. Charles A. Lone Chief, discusses the settlement of a matter regarding annuity payments to her son Charles Lone Chief, Jr. The document includes an enclosure of a letter received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the status of her son. A previous letter from May 20, 1954, from Charles Besly, Attorney at Law, to Page Belcher, M. C. is also mentioned, requesting clarification of Charles Lone Chief, Jr.'s status. The documents indicate that efforts are being made to ensure that Charles Lone Chief, Jr. receives the annuity payments he is entitled to as a Pawnee Indian."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Annuity Payments and Tribal Status of Charles Lone Chief Jr.")
![["The Postmaster General is sending Mr. Lee a report titled \"Financial Policy for the Post Office Department\" which outlines recommendations for the Post Office to operate more efficiently and eliminate its deficit. The report is considered important and the Postmaster General hopes Mr. Lee will take the time to study it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Financial Policy for the Post Office Department")
![["The General Manager for K.L.M. Royal Dutch Airlines in the United States, D.J. Koeleman, writes to Senator Josh Lee of the Civil Aeronautics Board to thank him for their recent meeting and expresses a desire to meet again in the near future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Meeting with Senator Josh Lee of the Civil Aeronautics Board")