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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Defending American Indian Schools: A Personal Perspective
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Susan Younghawk Coons' Oil Royalty Payments Investigation
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Pawnee Indian Claim Inquiry
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Indian Affairs in 1959
- 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:
- 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Potential Relocation of the Pawnee Indian Agency in 1955
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_3_22_26A_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Needs of the Pawnee Indian Agency in 1955
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 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_4_30_27A_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Employment and Training Programs in Oklahoma, 1958
- Date:
- 1957-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and State Senator Robert H. Breeden Regarding Pawnee Indian School and Road Improvements
- Date:
- 1957-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Rejection of Bid on Mineral Rights of Mary Ellis Burt, Ponca No. 343
- Date:
- 1958-01-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["The writer defends Indian schools from recent criticisms, sharing their positive experiences at Pawnee Indian School and Riverside Indian School. They highlight the opportunities for cultural expression, leadership development, and the development of good habits and self-sufficiency at these schools. The writer credits their education and confidence in pursuing college to their experiences at these Indian boarding schools."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0052_thumbnail.jpg "Defending American Indian Schools: A Personal Perspective")
![["Mrs. Susan Younghawk Coons of Pawnee, Oklahoma had complained about her oil royalty payments not being received on time. The Department of Interior, Geological Survey of Oklahoma investigated the matter and found that all complaints were unfounded. They provided a detailed account of the oil production and royalty payments made by both Gulf Coast Western and Wilkonson. Mrs. Coons was advised to check with the Indian Agency at Pawnee to confirm that the payments had been credited to her account. The department also addressed her concerns about delays in payments on Indian leases compared to non-Indian leases, stating that they were not aware of any discrimination in payments. Congressman Page Belcher assured Mrs. Coons that he would check into the matter further if she still felt confused after reading the department's response."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Susan Younghawk Coons' Oil Royalty Payments Investigation")
![["Roy W. Cox wrote to Page Belcher inquiring about the Pawnee Indian claim and when they would receive money that had been appropriated to them. Belcher referred Cox to the attorneys for the Tribe in Tulsa for further information. Belcher assured Cox that he would look into the matter and provide an update. Cox expressed gratitude and provided an update on the weather in the area."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Pawnee Indian Claim Inquiry")
![["Don Johnson, Secretary-Manager of the Pawnee Chamber of Commerce, wrote to Congressman Page Belcher and Assistant Secretary of the Interior Roger Ernst regarding concerns about the Pawnee sub-agency and Anadarko Area office. He raised issues such as the potential dismissal of a custodian, lack of promotions for the Pawnee administrator, and understaffing causing inefficiencies in handling individual Indian money accounts. Johnson expressed gratitude for their efforts and hoped for a resolution to the issues."]](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_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Indian Affairs in 1959")
![["Glenn Wood, the manager of the Pawnee Chamber of Commerce, wrote to Congressman Page Belcher expressing concern about the possible moving of the Pawnee Indian Agency to Muskogee. Belcher contacted the Department of the Interior, who stated they were unaware of any such move. They requested more specific information from Wood so they could investigate further. Wood's letter was returned to him for clarification."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Potential Relocation of the Pawnee Indian Agency in 1955")
![["The document includes a series of letters and communications regarding the need for additional clerical assistance at the Pawnee Sub-Agency, as well as concerns about foreign policy and the treatment of Indian agencies. Congressman Page Belcher is involved in addressing these issues and promises to look into the requests made by Mr. Guy Fox and others."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Needs of the Pawnee Indian Agency in 1955")
![["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 dated September 10, 1958, addressed to Mr. Edger L. McVickers from R. A. Parker discusses the issue of Indian employment and proposes a training program to prepare Indians for work at a small industrial plant, the Pon Key Potteries. The document emphasizes the importance of training Indians to help themselves and seeks assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in financing the program. The document also mentions involving church leaders in starting the training program. The document requests a prompt response and thanks in advance for any help provided."]](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_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Employment and Training Programs in Oklahoma, 1958")
![["The document consists of two letters exchanged between Hon. Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, and Hon. Robert H. Breeden, a State Senator. Belcher thanks Breeden for his views on the Pawnee Indian School matter and road improvement work in the area. Breeden expresses gratitude for Belcher's assistance in Washington and mentions a project to use Indian School facilities and road improvements. Both express appreciation for each other's help."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and State Senator Robert H. Breeden Regarding Pawnee Indian School and Road Improvements")
![["Howard Anderson's bid on mineral interests involving a part of the original allotment of Mary Ellis Burt, Ponca No. 343 was rejected. The Bureau of Indian Affairs explained that the notice Anderson received was not a notification of high bid, but to ascertain how he wanted the deed drafted. The bid rejection was due to a misunderstanding, and Anderson was refunded his deposit. If the owners decide to readvertise the property, Anderson will have an opportunity to submit a new bid."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20A-B,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0002.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Rejection of Bid on Mineral Rights of Mary Ellis Burt, Ponca No. 343")