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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief Belvin's 1953 Letter to Congressman Albert Seeking Assistance in Choctaw Tribal Budget Restoration
- Date:
- 1953-01-26
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Drugs, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The letter is a request from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert for assistance in restoring funds for stenographic help for the Choctaw Nation. Belvin asks for help in obtaining information from the Indian Office and insists that the funds be restored promptly. Belvin expresses his commitment to addressing any double-dealing tactics and emphasizes the importance of educational and spiritual culture for the people."]](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_18_74_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief Belvin's 1953 Letter to Congressman Albert Seeking Assistance in Choctaw Tribal Budget Restoration")
![["The document is in response to an inquiry about the Indian Health program, specifically regarding eligibility for non-Indian widows of beneficiaries of the program who were enrolled as members of the Five Civilized Tribes. The writer, Mrs. Sprague, mentions her sisters who are diabetics and in need of medical assistance. She expresses interest in the program and asks for more information on how to access funds for medicine and doctor bills. Mrs. Sprague also mentions her connection to Representative Carl Albert and her Choctaw heritage. She requests an early reply and states that none of them have applied for assistance from the Indian Health Service before."]](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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert")