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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Indian Land Leasing and Bidding Procedures, 1956
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Protests and Complaints about Current Indian Policy: Correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congressional Representatives
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Transfer of the Indian Service Extension Department
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_119
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Le Flore County, Oklahoma, General Highway Map - Digitized
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_121
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Map of Metropolitan Washington
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_98
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Wyandotte Quadrangle, Oklahoma-Missouri-Kansas
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- In Support of Dissent: A Letter from T. E. Braniff to Honorable Josh Lee
- Date:
- 1954-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Commendation for Dissenting Opinion in Docket 1102
- Date:
- 1954-01-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0064
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- In Praise of Josh Lee: A Letter of Appreciation
- Date:
- 1954-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Mandatory Retirement of Albert A. Exendine from Indian Service
- Date:
- 1954-02-16
- Creator:
- Exendine, Abert, 1884-1973
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The document is from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Mrs. Henry S. Snyder enclosing a letter from the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding sealed bids for leases on certain Indian allotments. The document explains the process for bidding on the land and mentions that bids must meet the appraised value of the land in order to be accepted. The enclosed advertisement provides further details on the bidding process and the specific allotments available for farming and grazing purposes."]](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_22_26A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Indian Land Leasing and Bidding Procedures, 1956")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has received many complaints from the public regarding Indian policy, influenced by literature from the Association on American Indian Affairs. The Bureau refutes the claims made in the literature and defends their policies under Commissioner Emmons. They emphasize the importance of assisting Indian communities and improving their living standards. The Bureau also highlights their commitment to consultation with Indian communities and denies any deprivation of rights."]](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_22_26A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Protests and Complaints about Current Indian Policy: Correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congressional Representatives")
![["The document is from Robert Goombi to Page Belcher, expressing opposition to the proposed transfer of the Indian Service Extension Department to the State Extension Service. Goombi lists reasons why the transfer would be detrimental to the Indian community, emphasizing the important work done by the current extension workers in aiding Indian farmers and providing support to the community. Goombi also highlights the potential negative impact of granting contracts to outside contractors for road projects, which could result in job loss for Indian workers. Goombi urges Belcher to oppose the transfer and advocate for the continuation of the current extension services."]](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_22_26A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Transfer of the Indian Service Extension Department")
![["The document represents a map item is a map of the southern half of Le Flore County in Oklahoma and depicts various roadways, highways, buildings, residences, waterways, and landforms. Map features annotations and inscriptions pertaining to proposed construction, grading, and surfacing. Proposed Construction Item (1) and (2) are inscribed and annotated with red pencil. Green pencil annotations indicate roads for grading by U.S.E.D. Yellow pencil annotations indicate roads for grading and surfacing under Project F-116(4) and F-116(5). Created by the Oklahoma Department of Highways Department of Statistics in Cooperation with the Department of Commerce Bureau of Public Roads Topographic map (conic projection; diazotype, blackline print); 18 x 30 1/8 inches; Inscribed (bottom, left corner): Le Flore No. 2; Inscribed (bottom, right corner): Sheet 2 of 2 Sheets; Inscribed (bottom, right corner): General Highway Map Le Flore County Oklahoma 40."]](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_3_119_thumbnail.jpg "Le Flore County, Oklahoma, General Highway Map - Digitized")
![["The document represents a plan item consists of two planimetric maps. The first map is titled: Road Map of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. The second map is titled: Washington, D.C. Street Map. Broadside (notice; planimetric maps; color); 29 x 18 inches; Inscribed (title pane): A.O.C. 54."]](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_3_121_thumbnail.jpg "Map of Metropolitan Washington")
![["The document represents a map item is a topographic map of the Wyandotte Quadrangle in Oklahoma, which borders Missouri and Kansas. The map depicts the topography around Wyandotte, Oklahoma (N3630-W9430/30) in 1907. Survey for quadrangle conducted in 1906-1907. Map features roadways, railroads, drainage, waterways, farm units, cities, towns, and natural features. Topographic map (polyconic projection; color); 21 x 17 inches; Shading (blue, pen) along Spring River, starts N 3652/35 (T 24 N, R 24 E); Annotated (pink, pen) line through Ottawa; Annotated (pencil) water lines; Inscribed (pencil, ): Filtering Plant at N 3654/18-W 9446/32."]](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_3_98_thumbnail.jpg "Wyandotte Quadrangle, Oklahoma-Missouri-Kansas")
![["The President of Braniff International Airways, T.E. Braniff, commends Josh Lee for his dissent in the Southern Service to the West Case, praising his character, courage, and dedication to the public interest. He believes that Lee's dissent will have a positive impact on the situation and includes an editorial from the Dallas Morning News as an example of the support Lee has received. Braniff wishes Lee all the best in the New Year."]](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_0060_thumbnail.jpg "In Support of Dissent: A Letter from T. E. Braniff to Honorable Josh Lee")
![["The document is a letter from E. Smythe Gambrell to Senator Josh Lee, praising his dissenting opinion in a specific case and stating that it is important not only to that case but to air carrier economic regulation in general. Gambrell commends Senator Lee for his work on the opinion and compares it to the dissents of Holmes and Brandeis that later became accepted law."]](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_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Commendation for Dissenting Opinion in Docket 1102")
![["The document is a letter dated January 12, 1954, addressed to Mr. Josh Lee from Jan Cimmus. Cimmus praises Lee's dissent in the Reopened Southern Service case, describing it as scholarly and comprehensive, and stating that it completely demolishes the Majority Opinion. Cimmus also mentions that they have been ill at home, which is why they are writing to Lee only now."]](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_0064_thumbnail.jpg "In Praise of Josh Lee: A Letter of Appreciation")
![["The document discusses the retirement of Albert A. Exendine from the Indian Service, who has worked beyond the mandatory retirement age. The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, explains that there is no special reason for him to be retained beyond the retirement age. Efforts are being made to try to retain him for another year, but it is unlikely due to the regulations in place. Congressman Page Belcher and Mr. Bert McElroy are involved in trying to address this issue."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Mandatory Retirement of Albert A. Exendine from Indian Service")