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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and Mayor Herman J. Smith Regarding Airport Construction Funds
- Date:
- 1955-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Employment and Training Programs in Oklahoma, 1958
- Date:
- 1957-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Rejection of Bid on Mineral Rights of Mary Ellis Burt, Ponca No. 343
- Date:
- 1958-01-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Kaw Indian Tribal Council's Land Survey Request, 1961
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 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_004_5_45_8A_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Former Ponca Sub-Agency Buildings to the Ponca Tribe and American Legion Post No. 38
- Date:
- 1959-06-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Enrollment Number Inquiry
- Date:
- 1960-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961
- Date:
- 1961-09-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Disposition of the Pawnee Judgment Award in 1963
- Date:
- 1962-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Page Belcher to Mayor Herman J. Smith acknowledging receipt of a telegram urging support for an appropriation for airport construction and improvements. Belcher informs the mayor that the bill has passed the House and is now before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Belcher apologizes for the delay in responding due to legislative matters and heavy correspondence, and offers assistance in any other matter. The document also includes a telegram from the Mayor and Commissioner of Ponca City requesting Belcher's support for a $100 million appropriation for matching funds for airport construction and improvements."]](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_21_1A_0000-Appropriations%20Legislative,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and Mayor Herman J. Smith Regarding Airport Construction Funds")
![["The document dated September 10, 1958, addressed to Mr. Edger L. McVickers from R. A. Parker discusses the issue of Indian employment and proposes a training program to prepare Indians for work at a small industrial plant, the Pon Key Potteries. The document emphasizes the importance of training Indians to help themselves and seeks assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in financing the program. The document also mentions involving church leaders in starting the training program. The document requests a prompt response and thanks in advance for any help provided."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Employment and Training Programs in Oklahoma, 1958")
![["Howard Anderson's bid on mineral interests involving a part of the original allotment of Mary Ellis Burt, Ponca No. 343 was rejected. The Bureau of Indian Affairs explained that the notice Anderson received was not a notification of high bid, but to ascertain how he wanted the deed drafted. The bid rejection was due to a misunderstanding, and Anderson was refunded his deposit. If the owners decide to readvertise the property, Anderson will have an opportunity to submit a new bid."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20A-B,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0002.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Rejection of Bid on Mineral Rights of Mary Ellis Burt, Ponca No. 343")
![["Mr. Tom J. Dennison, Chairman of the Kaw Indian Tribal Council, wrote to Congressman Page Belcher requesting an appointment with the Secretary of the Interior regarding a survey on the status of Kaw Indian Half Breed Reserve Lands in Kansas. Congressman Belcher forwarded the request to the Department of the Interior, which informed that the matter was being reviewed by their Solicitor's Office and suggested that Mr. Dennison arrange for an appointment with their attorneys. Congressman Belcher assured Mr. Dennison that he was happy to assist further if needed."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Kaw Indian Tribal Council's Land Survey Request, 1961")
![["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 series of correspondence between various individuals regarding the transfer of a building located at the Ponca Indian Sub-Agency to the American Legion Post No. 38 of White Eagle, Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs favors transferring the surplus buildings to the Ponca Tribe under certain provisions, and actions are being taken to facilitate the transfer. The American Legion Post is advised to make a formal request to the Ponca Tribe for the building. Congressman Page Belcher is actively involved in inquiring about the status of the building and facilitating the transfer process."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Former Ponca Sub-Agency Buildings to the Ponca Tribe and American Legion Post No. 38")
![["Mrs. Bonnie Belle Wilson Bateman contacted Congressman Page Belcher seeking information on her mother's Cherokee Roll enrollee number. Belcher forwarded her request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee, but they were unable to locate any information on her mother. The Bureau suggested contacting the Muskogee Area office for more information. The Bureau also mentioned that the Cherokee Nation's claims were being prosecuted before the Indian Claims Commission, and there was no authority to add names to the Cherokee Roll. Belcher reassured Mrs. Bateman that he would continue to investigate and provide updates as soon as he received more information."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Enrollment Number Inquiry")
![["The document includes correspondence between State Senator Roy E. Grantham and Congressman Page Belcher regarding the inadequate living conditions at the Chilocco Indian School. Senator Grantham expresses concern about the living conditions in the boys' dormitory and requests additional improvements, such as the construction of a new dormitory. Congressman Belcher assures Senator Grantham that he will address the issue with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and provide updates on any progress."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961")
![["The letter is regarding the Pawnee Tribal Claim and the decision on whether the funds should be distributed per capita or used for reservation development programs. The Pawnee Tribe is in favor of per capita payments, as many tribal members do not live near the reservation and believe they should have a say in how the funds are used. The letter expresses concern about the undemocratic nature of investing the funds without individual consent."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0010.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Disposition of the Pawnee Judgment Award in 1963")
![["The letter is a response to a request regarding the American Self Help Foundation, which aims to help American Indians become self-sustaining and overcome their reliance on government aid. The Foundation proposes a plan to provide assistance to Indian individuals, with the goal of eventually becoming self-sustaining. The plan includes setting up a Board of Governors and implementing training programs and seeking employment opportunities for Indian people. The Foundation aims to create a community atmosphere that encourages self-improvement and independence among American Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20A-B,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0001.pdf "Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal")