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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Status and Future of Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Status of Chilocco Indian School, 1969
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1969 Report on Conditions at Native American Boarding Schools
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the National Indian Council on Alcohol & Drugs of Oklahoma's Proposal for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Control Project
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School and its Future Operations
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1969)
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective
- Date:
- 1969-04-12
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Response to Allegations of Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School: An Official Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1969-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Mrs. Gary S. Thorpe wrote to Member of Congress Page Belcher expressing her concerns about the Chilocco Indian School being contracted to a private operator. Belcher reassured Thorpe that he would do everything he could to keep the school and provided updates on his communication with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the matter. Belcher also shared copies of letters he received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at the Chilocco Indian School."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Status and Future of Chilocco Indian School")
![["The document consists of a series of letters from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Calvin D. Dickerson regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher mentions inquiries and discussions with the Bureau of Indian Affairs about the possibility of contracting with a private organization to operate the school. The Bureau was instructed to hold off on further consideration of the matter. Belcher assures Dickerson that he will keep a close eye on the situation and do everything possible to support the school."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Status of Chilocco Indian School, 1969")
![["The document includes a series of letters from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Charles Narcomey regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher is in contact with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at the school and the possibility of contracting with a private organization for its operation. The Bureau was instructed to hold any further consideration of this matter. Belcher assures Narcomey that he will do everything he can to keep the school and will provide more information as it becomes available."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School")
![["Mrs. Elizabeth Sweeney wrote to Congressman Page Belcher on April 4, 1969, requesting him to use his influence to keep the Chilocco Indian School under the Bureau of Indian Affairs rather than contracting it out. Congressman Belcher responded by assuring Mrs. Sweeney that he is in contact with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the matter and will do everything he can to keep the school. He also sent Mrs. Sweeney copies of letters he received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at Chilocco."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School")
![["The article discusses the poor conditions at Indian boarding schools, particularly at Chilocco Indian boarding school. The Bureau of Indian Affairs ran out of funds to survey more schools, but there are concerns that similar mistreatment of students may be happening at other schools as well. The superintendent and principal at Chilocco were relieved of their duties, and Senator Fred R. Harris called for a task force to investigate and recommend improvements. Additionally, there are rumors of a hidden Chinese city beneath downtown Oklahoma City, but these claims have not been confirmed."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "1969 Report on Conditions at Native American Boarding Schools")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between various individuals and organizations regarding a proposal submitted by the National Indian Council on Alcohol and Drugs of Oklahoma for a project involving air pollution control and treatment of alcohol and drug problems among American Indian people. The proposal includes plans to put into operation a bankrupt muffler plant in Oklahoma that will employ Indians and provide funds for addressing alcoholism and drug abuse. Congressman Page Belcher and Commissioner Louis R. Bruce of the Bureau of Indian Affairs express their support and interest in the project."]](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_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the National Indian Council on Alcohol & Drugs of Oklahoma's Proposal for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Control Project")
![["The document is from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Tommy R. Sever regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher mentions receiving letters from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the school and the possibility of contracting with a private organization for its operation. Belcher assures Sever that he will be closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the end of The document expressing support for Indian schools and the belief that they provide important education and discipline for students."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School and its Future Operations")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between W. Lloyd Means and Page Belcher regarding the Chilocco Indian School, specifically discussing issues related to the potential contracting of the school to a private organization, concerns about a bill (S.930) that could impact Indian education, and the desire to keep the school operational and maintain its current methods of instruction and discipline."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1969)")
![["Herschel Sahmaunt, a Lawton Indian, advised a Senate panel on education problems facing Indian children. He highlighted issues such as lack of motivation, difficulties in accessing quality education, and the disconnect between Indian and white cultures. Sahmaunt criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs for not adequately addressing these issues and emphasized the need for changes in the educational system to better serve Indian children. He also noted that many Indian children struggle to integrate into mainstream society due to feelings of inferiority and lack of support. Despite challenges, Sahmaunt believed that with effort, these issues could be overcome."]](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_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective")
![["The document is in response to concerns raised by Hon. Page Belcher regarding allegations of physical mistreatment at Chilocco Indian School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating the allegations, and the Superintendent and Principal have been temporarily reassigned. Contract negotiations for the operation of the school have been put on hold, and there have been no negotiations with prospective contractors. The Bureau is exploring the feasibility of a contractual arrangement to potentially strengthen the school. The Bureau appreciates the support of the Council of American Indians and hopes to resolve the matter quickly to improve the educational program at Chilocco Indian School."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Allegations of Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School: An Official Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")