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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Continuance of Principal Officers of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions from 1954
- Date:
- 1952-12-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Attorney Fee Dispute in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1953-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication and Legislation Efforts of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1953
- Date:
- 1953-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Position at Sequoyah Indian Training School, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-11-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of National Annual American Indian Day and H.R. 8115 in 1959
- Date:
- 1954-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Historical Resolution of Pawnee Business and Nasharo Councils Addressing Land Cessions, Drought, and Poverty
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Indian Industrial Development Program: A Historical Overview and Progress Report from 1957
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Navajo Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Chickasaw Nation Governor Selection Process
- Date:
- 1955-09-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- American Indian Legislative Updates and Advocacy Programs - February 1956 Issue
- Date:
- 1956-02-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Chippewa Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- 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)
![["The document consists of correspondence between various officials regarding the approval of the continuance of the principal officers of the Five Civilized Tribes. The resolution was adopted at a meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council and urges the preservation of Tribal Entity by retaining the office of Principal Chief and Governor. Congressman Belcher is informed of the resolution and it is requested that copies be sent to relevant parties."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Continuance of Principal Officers of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions from 1954")
![["Norman Barker, an attorney, is having difficulty collecting attorney fees from Mrs. Sallie Hall for services in procuring the removal of restrictions on her land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs does not believe Barker's assistance was necessary and does not approve the payment of fees from the land sale proceeds. Barker has written to Congressman Page Belcher for help in resolving the issue."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Attorney Fee Dispute in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document consists of letters and memorandums from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee Area Office in Oklahoma to Hon. Page Belcher, a House of Representatives member. The documents discuss the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma endorsing or opposing various bills introduced in the 83rd Congress related to Indian affairs. The documents provide information on the council's recommendations and actions on specific legislative measures. Additionally, there is a memorandum urging tribal leaders to review and study a proposed bill (H. R. 1084) for discussion at their next council meeting. The bills discussed cover topics such as Indian land leasing, claims commission time extensions, and amendment of the Social Security Act to disregard the value of land held in trust for Indians in determining need."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Communication and Legislation Efforts of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1953")
![["Mr. Keeler recommended Mr. William A. Ames for the position of Superintendent of the Sequoyah Indian Training School at Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Hon. Page Belcher acknowledged the recommendation and expressed gratitude for it."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Position at Sequoyah Indian Training School, 1953")
![["The document consists of letters exchanged between Miss Marie L. Wadley and Page Belcher regarding the establishment of National Annual American Indian Day and H.R. 8115. Miss Wadley submits resolutions from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes requesting a special day for American Indian Day and asking for sub-marginal tribes to be retained in trust status under the proposed legislation. Mr. Belcher expresses appreciation for the information and assures careful consideration of the requests."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of National Annual American Indian Day and H.R. 8115 in 1959")
![["The Pawnee Business Council and Nasharo Council passed a resolution outlining the historical injustices and hardships faced by the Pawnee Tribe, including loss of land, destruction of resources, lack of government support, and mistreatment in education. They express a desire for relief from poverty caused by natural disasters and call for special consideration and support from the government. They also emphasize their loyalty to the U.S. government and their willingness to work towards meeting expectations in the future."]](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_15B_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Historical Resolution of Pawnee Business and Nasharo Councils Addressing Land Cessions, Drought, and Poverty")
![["The document discusses the Indian Industrial Development Program initiated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to advance the economic and social status of Indian people. The program aims to establish industries on or near Indian reservations to provide employment opportunities for unemployed Indians. The program includes on-the-job training, credit programs for tribes, and relocation programs. The document also highlights successful examples of Indian employees in industrial settings and lists upcoming plants as a result of the program."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Industrial Development Program: A Historical Overview and Progress Report from 1957")
![["The document discusses the selection of a Governor for the Chickasaw Nation and the process by which the Governor is appointed rather than elected. It mentions the reappointment of Mr. Floyd E. Maytubby as Governor and acknowledges a letter from Honorable Carl Albert expressing interest in allowing the Chickasaw Tribe to select their Governor by popular election. The Bureau of Indian Affairs states that the matter is under study and no final determination has been made yet."]](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_22_11_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_22_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Chickasaw Nation Governor Selection Process")
![["The document provides updates on Indian legislation enacted by the Eighty-Fourth Congress, including laws related to civil and criminal jurisdiction on Indian reservations, long-term leases of Indian lands, and ownership of subsurface rights on the Papago Reservation. It also outlines a legislative program for American Indians, including bills to establish economic redevelopment programs, address land claims and tribal title to lands, and provide for the hospitalization and care of the mentally ill in Alaska. Additionally, The document calls for bills to give tribes control over their income and to provide funds for tribal delegations to testify before Congress."]](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_15B_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0004_thumbnail.jpg "American Indian Legislative Updates and Advocacy Programs - February 1956 Issue")
![["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")