1. Principal Chief Belvin's 1953 Letter to Congressman Albert Seeking Assistance in Choctaw Tribal Budget Restoration 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)
![["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")