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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Page Belcher's Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Investigation
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 82nd (1951-1953), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Concerning Alleged Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School and Potential Contract Negotiations
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mr. A. A. Exendine's Employment with the Indian Office
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1954 Correspondence between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Attorney Frances McFadyen Regarding Indian Area Offices Consolidation
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Heirship and Land Claims of Sam Belew
- Date:
- 1952-04-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tax Exemption on Homestead Allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry
- Date:
- 1953-07-03
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication on Choctaw Tribe Principal Chief Election: 1954 Correspondence from the Department of Interior
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment Application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1954-11-24
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tribal Affairs, Indian Land Sales, and Hospital Care in the United States (March-July 1959)
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
![["Congressman Page Belcher received a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Chilocco Indian School, stating that allegations of mistreatment are under investigation and appropriate actions will be taken. The Bureau is holding off on contract negotiations for the school and appreciates the support of the Council of American Indians. They hope to resolve the matter soon and improve the educational program 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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Page Belcher's Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Investigation")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating allegations of physical mistreatment at Chilocco Indian School. The Superintendent and Principal have been temporarily reassigned pending the investigation. Contract negotiations with a private organization for the operation of the school have been put on hold. The Bureau is exploring the feasibility of a contractual arrangement for the school. They appreciate the support of the Council of American Indians and hope to resolve the matter quickly to strengthen 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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Concerning Alleged Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School and Potential Contract Negotiations")
![["Mr. Exendine wrote to Congressman Page Belcher regarding his employment with the Indian Office. Belcher had previously sent a letter to Bert McElroy, enclosing a copy of a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Exendine's case. Exendine was seeking reemployment after retirement, but was retired without further notice and has since joined the ranks of the unemployed. Exendine is now seeking an update on his application for reemployment."]](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_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mr. A. A. Exendine's Employment with the Indian Office")
![["Frances McFadyen, an attorney at law in Anadarko, Oklahoma, received a letter from Honorable Page Belcher regarding the consolidation of Indian Area Offices. The decision was well-received, and Brewster McFadyen had recently completed a course at Ft. Leavenworth and was preparing to go to the Far East after a month's leave. Frances and her mother sent their regards to Page and Gladys."]](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_35B_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1954 Correspondence between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Attorney Frances McFadyen Regarding Indian Area Offices Consolidation")
![["Reuben K. Sparks wrote to the Indian Agency at Muskogee seeking information about the heirs of Sam Belew, an enrolled Cherokee Indian who passed away before 1920. The Indian Agency did not have any record of Sam Belew, but there was a Sam Ballou on the rolls, who was deceased. Sparks was informed that further information would be provided once available. Congressman Page Belcher was also involved in the inquiry."]](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_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Heirship and Land Claims of Sam Belew")
![["Mr. George Williams from Wilburton, Oklahoma wrote to Hon. Page Belcher, House of Representatives, requesting information on tax exemption for homestead allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes. Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for clarification. The Bureau suggested Williams contact the Area Director for more information. Belcher assured Williams he would provide the information once he received it. Belcher also mentioned a report on House Resolution authorizing an investigation of Indian Affairs, which he sent separately. Williams expressed his support for President Eisenhower and requested updates on any changes in Indian policies."]](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_35B_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tax Exemption on Homestead Allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["Mrs. C. O. Phillips is seeking information about her great grandfather, Lige Williams, who was a Cherokee Indian. She contacted Congressman Page Belcher for assistance, who forwarded her inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Bureau advised her to contact their Area Director in Muskogee, Oklahoma for further information as her great grandfather's name does not appear on the approved roll of the Cherokee Nation. Congressman John Jarman also offered his assistance in finding information about her great grandfather."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry")
![["The document is a series of letters and documents related to the Choctaw Tribe and the need for a Principal Chief. The Department of the Interior is seeking the views of enrolled members of the tribe through a poll by mail, asking questions about the continued need for the office of the Principal Chief and how the Chief should be chosen. The terms of office for the current Principal Chiefs of the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole Tribes are set to expire on June 30, 1954. The documents also discuss the salary and expenses of the Principal Chief, which are currently paid for from Choctaw tribal funds. The Commissioner is seeking input from the tribe members on these matters."]](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_35B_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Communication on Choctaw Tribe Principal Chief Election: 1954 Correspondence from the Department of Interior")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Joseph L. Shunkahmolah, Page Belcher, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Mr. Shunkahmolah's application for teaching positions at various Indian schools. The Bureau requests additional information from Mr. Shunkahmolah to determine his eligibility for the positions. Page Belcher offers assistance and promises to follow up with the Bureau for further information. Mr. Shunkahmolah expresses his willingness to attend school for further education if given the opportunity and seeks help in finding employment to support his family."]](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_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment Application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document consists of three letters regarding the support for Senate Bill 51 for the sale of Indian lands, House Con. Res. 7 to prevent the closure or reduction of Indian hospitals, and the importance of consulting with Indian tribes before closing any health facilities. The documents emphasize the need for adequate healthcare facilities for the Indian population and advocate for a non-discriminatory approach to healthcare provision."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tribal Affairs, Indian Land Sales, and Hospital Care in the United States (March-July 1959)")
