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- 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_4_30_27A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Report on the Investigation of Indian Health Programs at Oklahoma Hospitals in 1958
- Date:
- 1956-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tribal Resolutions and Recommendations in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1958)
- Date:
- 1957-07-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Removal of Restrictions on Indian Property Rights: A Historical Perspective
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Recognition of Land Rights for Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Lands and Per Capita Payments
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Inquiry Regarding Relocation Assistance for Mrs. Lucy Tubbee Peters
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Oil Drilling Activities on Mrs. Clamy Holden Brown's Land
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Correspondence Regarding Sale of Homestead by Annie Grayson Cravat
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Information on Land Holdings: Ensharkey Family
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
![["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 letter from Marie L. Hayes to Page Belcher, forwarding a report from a Special Committee on the Indian health program at hospitals in Talihina, Tahlequah, Claremore, and Shawnee. The report includes findings and recommendations for each hospital, such as improving patient eligibility criteria, speeding up medical staff processes, and providing additional equipment. The committee suggests a meeting to discuss changes to rules and regulations for admitting patients and suspending pre-validation of purchase orders to expedite supply filling."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Report on the Investigation of Indian Health Programs at Oklahoma Hospitals in 1958")
![["The document is a letter from Marie L. Hayes to Page Belcher, a member of Congress, regarding a resolution reaffirmed by The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1958. The resolution covers various matters affecting Indian Tribes under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Area Offices, including recommendations related to Indian Claims Commission, relocation, vocational training, credit associations, leasing and sale of Indian land, rehabilitation measures, old age assistance, hot lunch program, general welfare, and protection of Indian rights. Belcher is asked to consider and take action on the recommendations."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tribal Resolutions and Recommendations in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1958)")
![["Oklahoma Senators and Congressmen are urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to provide a direct appropriation to cover the cost of administering loans to Indians by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They argue that funds allocated for Indian loans have been significantly reduced in recent years due to administrative costs. They are requesting that the House-passed Interior Department appropriations bill be amended to provide for these administrative needs and to replace the funds that have been diminished. Other members of the Oklahoma delegation are also involved in the effort to address this issue."]](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_33_22_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Material,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0002_thumbnail.jpg "The Removal of Restrictions on Indian Property Rights: A Historical Perspective")
![["The document consists of correspondence between Mr. Ward C. Fronterhouse and various officials regarding inquiries about the sale of Choctaw lands and per capita payments under Public Law 86-192. The officials assure Mr. Fronterhouse that they are looking into the matter and will provide further information as needed. The timeline for the land sale and per capita distribution is uncertain, but efforts are being made to expedite the process."]](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_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Recognition of Land Rights for Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["The document is a response to Mr. Abner White's inquiry about a possible Choctaw per capita payment. It explains that a bill passed by Congress allows for the distribution of tribal funds among members, but payments will be under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The document also mentions concerns about the loss of tribal lands and urges Congressman Albert to take action on behalf of the Choctaw Tribe."]](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_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Lands and Per Capita Payments")
![["Mrs. Sarah E. Basden wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about a rumor that the United States Government is making final payments to all American people with Indian blood, regardless of enrollment. Congressman Albert responds, stating that there is no truth to the rumor and that possession of Indian blood does not automatically entitle one to benefits. He offers to assist Mrs. Basden in determining her tribal affiliation and clarifies that each tribe has its own enrollment qualifications."]](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_33_29_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Cases,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Inquiry Regarding Relocation Assistance for Mrs. Lucy Tubbee Peters")
![["Miss Eva Mae Childers from Long Beach, California, wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the Indian medical program in Oklahoma. In response, Charles L. Ward, on behalf of Congressman Albert, acknowledged her letter and stated that her questions are being addressed with the Muskogee, Oklahoma Indian office. A copy of Childers' letter was also forwarded to the Area Director in Muskogee for assistance. Childers, who is half-Indian, sought help with medical expenses incurred due to an operation in 1958, hoping to benefit from the free hospitalization available to Indians in Oklahoma."]](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_33_29_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Cases,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Oil Drilling Activities on Mrs. Clamy Holden Brown's Land")
![["A letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Honorable Carl Albert regarding information on land and royalties owned by Jasper and Sampson Ensharkey. Additional correspondence includes a request from Mrs. Elsie Ensharkey for information on the same topic, and a response from Carl Albert indicating that he will assist in obtaining the information."]](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_33_29_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Cases,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Correspondence Regarding Sale of Homestead by Annie Grayson Cravat")
![["The document is a series of letters between various individuals and offices regarding Mr. Benjamin Frazier from Boswell, Oklahoma, who is having difficulty withdrawing $500 from his Individual Indian money account to pay debts. Congressman Carl Albert and State Representative Harry J. W. Belvin are working to resolve the issue and ensure Mr. Frazier receives the assistance he needs. Belvin expresses concern about the treatment of restricted Indians by area officials and offers support for any efforts to improve the Indian service."]](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_33_29_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Cases,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Information on Land Holdings: Ensharkey Family")