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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Comanche Constitutional Committee (1958-1959)
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Health Program for Eastern Oklahoma Indian Tribes, 1960
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Inquiry into the Welfare of Needy Indian Children in Perry, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Water Pollution on Osage Reservation Lands
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Medical Services for Indians in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1960
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_1_28
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Vicinity Map, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_5_162
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Alaska
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Christmas Greetings from the United States Senate Committee on Finance
- Date:
- 1955-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Lease Request of the Summit Site on the Mescalero Indian Reservation
- Date:
- 1955-01-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Federal Funding for State Maritime Schools: Correspondence between Howard D. Hickman Jr. and Congress in 1955
- Date:
- 1955-01-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
![["The document includes a series of letters between Mr. Houston Bus Hill, Congressman Page Belcher, and Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Roger Ernst, regarding the proposed constitution for the Comanche Tribe. The documents discuss the outcome of the election held on November 29, 1958, concerns about the interpretation of the proposed constitution, and efforts to inform and involve the Comanche Tribe in the decision-making process. Congressman Belcher forwards Mr. Hill's concerns to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and seeks further information on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Comanche Constitutional Committee (1958-1959)")
![["The document from Marie L. Wadley, Executive Secretary of the Muskogee Area office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is requesting Congressman Belcher to take action to ensure there are sufficient funds for an effective health program for Indian people in Eastern Oklahoma, particularly addressing the shortage of funds at Tahlequah Public Health Hospital. Mary Higgins, Executive Secretary at the Department of the Interior, acknowledges receipt of the letter and states that she will bring it to Congressman Belcher's attention upon his return to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Health Program for Eastern Oklahoma Indian Tribes, 1960")
![["Mrs. Clarence E. Gosney of Perry, Oklahoma wrote to Hon. Page Belcher regarding needy Indian children who may be quitting school due to the inability to afford school lunches and supplies. The Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated the matter and found that the school in Perry adequately met the needs of Indian children, with only a few Indian students enrolled and receiving free lunches. There was no evidence of Indian children being asked to quit school due to financial reasons. The Bureau of Indian Affairs thanked Hon. Page Belcher for his interest in the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Inquiry into the Welfare of Needy Indian Children in Perry, Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Walter Colby, a Hereford breeder in Ponca City, Oklahoma, has been dealing with water pollution issues on his land within the Osage Reservation. He reached out to Hon. Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, for assistance. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been involved in addressing the situation and has provided reports and updates on the actions taken. Mr. Colby has also invited Mr. Belcher to visit his ranch to see the situation firsthand. The Bureau is working with the Osage Agency to address the pollution issue and provide support to Mr. Colby."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Water Pollution on Osage Reservation Lands")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the provision of medical care to Indians in Tulsa, specifically at the Indian Hospital in Claremore. The Public Health Service outlines their priorities in providing medical care based on need and access to other services. The Bureau of Indian Affairs acknowledges the transfer of responsibility for Indian healthcare to the Public Health Service in 1955. Congressman Page Belcher is involved in facilitating communication between the different agencies involved."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Medical Services for Indians in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1960")
![["The document represents a map fly 1956 Proposed Land Acquisition. Indicated on the map is the Wichita Mountains Wild Life Refuge, the United States Military Reservation, Lawton, Area 2, and Area 3. Land use map; 14 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches; Acreage for Areas 2 and 3 are inscribed on map."]](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_1_28_thumbnail.jpg "Vicinity Map, Fort Sill, Oklahoma")
![["The document represents a map item is a topographic map of Alaska which encompasses the region and includes a portion of Russia, most of Canada, and part of the United States. This map features annotations of existing and proposed highways in Alaska and Canada as well as the route of the proposed Southeast Alaska Ferry. Annotations are color-coded in key adhered to center of map. Topographic map (regional; Lambert Conformal Conic Projection; gel-lithograph); 27 5/8 x 45 3/16 inches; 3069; Annotations (color-coded; various colors) of existing and proposed highways."]](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_5_162_thumbnail.jpg "Alaska")
![["Senator Robert S. Kerr expresses gratitude to the Honorable Josh Lee and Mrs. Lee for remembering him and his wife during the Christmas season. He wishes them a happy new year and sends his kindest regards."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Christmas Greetings from the United States Senate Committee on Finance")
![["The document is a response to Mr. William C. Hubbard's inquiry about leasing a portion of the Mescalero Indian Reservation in New Mexico for business purposes. The response states that the Mescalero Apache Tribe is planning their own business development at the location and is not interested in leasing the land. Therefore, it is unlikely that Mr. Hubbard will be able to obtain a lease for the Summit site. The document also mentions that all lease matters are handled in the field and copies of Mr. Hubbard's letter have been sent to the Area Director and Superintendent for their information."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Lease Request of the Summit Site on the Mescalero Indian Reservation")
![["The document is a letter from the California Maritime Academy Alumni Association to Congressman Page Belcher requesting the restoration of Federal support for State maritime schools. The document argues that the Federal Government should contribute to the support of these schools due to their role in national security and the production of high-quality naval reserve officers. The document also includes statistics on the employment status of graduates from the academy."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Federal Funding for State Maritime Schools: Correspondence between Howard D. Hickman Jr. and Congress in 1955")