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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco School Investigation Report Deemed Preliminary, Allegations of Misconduct Emerge
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953), 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Abuse and Neglect Uncovered in Government-Run Indian Boarding School
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Bellmon, Henry
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 81st (1949-1951), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Alleged Irregularities at the Fort Sill Indian School in 1955
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953), 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Document Collection: Historical Broadcast Reprint and Printing Services Advertisement
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 81st (1949-1951), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_21_0000_2032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert seated and talking with an unidentified man at his desk.
- Date:
- 1950/1976
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 81st (1949-1951), 89th (1965-1967), 82nd (1951-1953), 86th (1959-1961), 93rd (1973-1975), 84th (1955-1957), 90th (1967-1969), 85th (1957-1959), 92nd (1971-1973), 88th (1963-1965), 87th (1961-1963), 94th (1975-1977), 83rd (1953-1955)
- 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_001_4_33_38_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Indian Affairs Correspondence: Challenges and Resolutions
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Conditions at the Chilocco Indian School in 1961
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Shawnee Indian Sanatorium Situation
- Date:
- 1959-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Concerns: Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals
- Date:
- 1959-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
![["The preliminary report on the Chilocco Indian School recommended the removal of the school superintendent and further investigation into allegations of criminal malpractice. The report, printed in the Congressional Record, detailed numerous charges against the school, including physical abuse of students. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is conducting a continuing investigation and plans to take appropriate action to improve conditions at the school. Senator Henry Bellmon expressed confidence that steps will be taken to modernize Indian education programs and support young people in receiving the necessary training to become productive citizens."]](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_0054_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco School Investigation Report Deemed Preliminary, Allegations of Misconduct Emerge")
![["The document discusses a report by investigators from the Bureau of Indian Affairs that found evidence of severe punishment and abuse at the Chilocco Indian Boarding School in Oklahoma. Students were handcuffed, jailed, and physically abused, with some bearing visible marks of their confinement. The report recommends the dismissal of the school's superintendent and highlights a culture of low expectations for the students, lack of student activities, and a disregard for student well-being. The findings have sparked controversy and calls for more control of Indian schools by Indian officials and parents."]](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_0055_thumbnail.jpg "Abuse and Neglect Uncovered in Government-Run Indian Boarding School")
![["Mr. Gene M. Gardner, an attorney, raised concerns about irregularities at the Fort Sill Indian School in a letter to Honorable Page Belcher. The allegations included possible fraud, embezzlement, and misappropriation of government property. The Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted an investigation and found no evidence of criminal intent. Belcher and Gardner continued to correspond about the matter, with the Bureau of Indian Affairs assuring that they would take administrative action as needed."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Alleged Irregularities at the Fort Sill Indian School in 1955")
![["The document discusses the idea of sharing military secrets and resources with other countries, particularly mentioning the case of British scientists who have betrayed secrets to the Soviet Union. It questions the wisdom of sharing such sensitive information with unreliable allies and suggests that the United States should focus on its own defense capabilities instead of spending billions on unnecessary projects."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Document Collection: Historical Broadcast Reprint and Printing Services Advertisement")
![["Black and white photograph print of Carl Albert seated and talking with an unidentified man at his desk."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_21_0000_2032_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert seated and talking with an unidentified man at his desk.")
![["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. Baker inquired about the future plans for the Indian Hospital at Talihina and Indian government schools, believing they may expire on June 30, 1960. Various officials, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Public Health Service, responded stating that there are no plans to close the hospital and schools. They also clarified that recent legislation regarding Choctaw Indians does not affect individual Choctaws, and there is uncertainty about future per capita payments. Officials offered assistance and further information if needed."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Indian Affairs Correspondence: Challenges and Resolutions")
![["State Representative John Howe wrote to Congressman Page Belcher about the substandard and overcrowded conditions at the Chilocco Indian School. The school is in need of a new dormitory to house the increasing number of students. Congressman Belcher assured Howe that he would take up the matter with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and do what he could to improve the conditions at the school."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Conditions at the Chilocco Indian School in 1961")
![["The document is a response from Carl Albert, a Congressman from Oklahoma, to Robert Goombi, Chairman of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribal Business Committee. Goombi had sent a letter to Senator Kerr regarding several cases pending in the Solicitor's Office, including a contract with an attorney, title to property, tribal constitution amendments, and an estate case. The Committee had passed a resolution authorizing legal representation, but the contract was disapproved by the Area Director. The document also includes the resolution passed by the Committee."]](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_40_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20KiowaComanche,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Shawnee Indian Sanatorium Situation")
![["Edmund Youngbird, a Sanitarian for the United States Public Health Service, graduated from an advanced course in environmental sanitation for Indian reservations. The course, held in Arizona and New Mexico, provided more advanced training in the field than previously available in the Indian health program. Youngbird completed the training and returned to North Carolina. The course focused on water supply problems faced by Indians, with many rural homes lacking safe water supplies. Sanitarians are Indian employees who assist in reducing disease rates attributable to unfavorable environments. Better sanitation has led to a reduction in deaths from gastroenteric diseases among Indians, although the death rate is still higher than the population as a whole."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Concerns: Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals")
