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- 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_6_60_21C_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication Regarding Pawnee Indian Tribe Claim Settlement
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959)
- 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_004_3_22_26A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of New Creek Chief in 1955 by Secretary of Interior
- Date:
- 1955-01-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_22_26A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Abolition of District Agent Position at Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency: Correspondence between the Department of the Interior and the Republican Central Committee
- Date:
- 1955-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding 1955-1956 Indian Education Funding in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1955-02-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0008
- 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 Bureau of Indian Affairs Functions from Anadarko to Muskogee
- Date:
- 1955-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Abolition of District Agent Position at Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency
- Date:
- 1955-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Chippewa Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
![["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")
![["Mrs. Nellie Willard wrote to Congressman Page Belcher asking for assistance in receiving her share of the settlement money owed to the Pawnee Indian Tribe. The Bureau of Indian Affairs had issued a Final Order stating that the tribe was entitled to a specific amount of money, but Congress had not yet appropriated the funds. The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs explained the process of distributing settlement funds to tribes and mentioned that Mrs. Willard's family had a connection to the Pawnee Tribe. Congressman Belcher assured Mrs. Willard that he would carefully consider the matter when the appropriation came up for discussion in Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/87th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_6_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Yuchi,%20Kaw,%20Pawnee,%20St.%20Labre%20Indian%20School,%20and%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201961-1962/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Communication Regarding Pawnee Indian Tribe Claim Settlement")
![["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")
![["On August 19, 1955 at 2:00 PM, Miss Tighe from Mr. Rexley's office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs called to report that the Secretary of Interior had appointed a new Creek Chief, Mr. Roley Buck of Okemah, Oklahoma."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of New Creek Chief in 1955 by Secretary of Interior")
![["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 from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, discusses the abolition of the District Agent position at the Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency. The position was replaced by the new position of Area Field Representative, GS-9. The former District Agent, Mr. Pat Hamley, was found not qualified for the new position and his appeal for retention was denied by the Civil Service Commission. The document provides information on the actions taken and the reasons behind them."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Abolition of District Agent Position at Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency: Correspondence between the Department of the Interior and the Republican Central Committee")
![["The document is a series of letters discussing the increase and restoration of funds for Indian Education in Oklahoma. The Director of Indian Education, Mr. W.H. Clasby, requests Congressman Page Belcher's support for an increase in the 1956 contract, which has been approved by the Budget Bureau. There is also a request to restore $20,000 to the contract, which had been reduced from the original amount. Congressman Belcher assures careful consideration of the request and expresses support for the increase."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding 1955-1956 Indian Education Funding in Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Wilhite wrote a letter to Representative Page Belcher expressing concern about the transfer of functions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs from Anadarko. He mentioned that Herbert K. Hyde is against the move and offered to assist in trying to prevent the transfer. Representative Belcher acknowledged receiving the letter and assured Mr. Wilhite that he would carefully consider his concerns before making a final decision."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Transfer of Bureau of Indian Affairs Functions from Anadarko to Muskogee")
![["The document discusses the abolition of the position held by Pat Hamley, a District Agent at the Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency in Oklahoma. The move to abolish his position and create a new one is seen as politically motivated, with concerns raised about discrimination against Hamley and favoritism towards a Democrat being appointed to the new position. The document requests an investigation into the matter and expresses support for Hamley's qualifications for the new position."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Abolition of District Agent Position at Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency")