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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Funding Crisis: S. 1017 School Construction Proposal
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 86th (1959-1961), 90th (1967-1969), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 88th (1963-1965), 87th (1961-1963), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 83rd (1953-1955), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of S. 1017: The Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 88th (1963-1965), 89th (1965-1967), 90th (1967-1969), 94th (1975-1977), 87th (1961-1963), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 93rd (1973-1975), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Claims Commission and Tribal Appropriations
- Date:
- 1953-01-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Quapaw Indian Tribe Inquiry
- Date:
- 1953-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment Status at Pawnee Indian School in 1953
- Date:
- 1953-03-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Federal Aid for Red Rock School's Education of Indian Children
- Date:
- 1953-04-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Processing of Indian Affairs Claims
- Date:
- 1953-04-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Guardianship of Osage Indian, Jules C. Pappin
- Date:
- 1953-04-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- 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_18_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mr. Frits P. Warrior's Farm Loan Application
- Date:
- 1953-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The document is about a proposal for funding under Title IV of Public Law 92-318 from the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes. The proposal is for a support service for youth development through scouting, with the Last Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America requesting $25,000 for a 12-month program. The program aims to provide scouting opportunities for boys and girls in Indian communities to develop leadership, citizenship, physical fitness, and character building. The proposal highlights the need for such a program due to the high dropout rates in the communities and the challenges faced by the youth."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Cheyenne,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Funding Crisis: S. 1017 School Construction Proposal")
![["The statistical report for Indian Affairs at the Concho Anadarko Area Agency in April 1973 includes data on general assistance, child welfare assistance, services only, federal boarding school applications, miscellaneous assistance, and a budget proposal for a Boy Scouts program. The report details the number of cases, applications, approvals, disapprovals, and closures for each type of assistance. The budget proposal outlines the estimated costs for various categories and additional support from the Last Frontier Council. Plans for continuing the program and conversations leading to the proposal are also included."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Cheyenne,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of S. 1017: The Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973")
![["The document discusses a memorial prepared by the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding the need for increased appropriations to address claims filed before the Indian Claims Commission. The memorial highlights the inadequate funding for the Commission and the Department of Justice, resulting in delays in processing the claims. It emphasizes the importance of providing a speedy and final resolution for the claims of various Indian tribes."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Claims Commission and Tribal Appropriations")
![["The document is a series of letters and correspondence regarding a request for information about the Quapaw Indian Tribe in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs does not have all the information requested but provides some details about the tribe's open roll and census numbers. Congressman Page Belcher assists in obtaining and forwarding this information to the requester, Mr. William J. Supernaw."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Quapaw Indian Tribe Inquiry")
![["Mrs. Stacy Howell, a Dormitory Attendant at Pawnee Indian School, wrote to Hon. Page Belcher seeking help in obtaining a permanent appointment. Belcher contacted the Department of Interior, who confirmed that Mrs. Howell is under an indefinite appointment and there is no immediate proposal for her separation. Her husband had previously resigned from a position at the school due to not meeting qualification standards but had since been appointed elsewhere. The Department of Interior requested further information from the Anadarko Area Office and promised to provide an update to Belcher. Belcher assured Mrs. Howell that he would look into the matter and provide her with any information as soon as possible."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment Status at Pawnee Indian School in 1953")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Page Belcher, M. C. discusses the financial assistance provided to public school districts enrolling Indian children in Oklahoma. The Red Rock School does not qualify for assistance under the Johnson-O*Malley funds due to raising more than $37 per capita in local initiative. The Bureau of Indian Affairs will investigate further and provide more information once they hear back from the State Department of Public Instruction."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Federal Aid for Red Rock School's Education of Indian Children")
![["Mrs. Norma Brown Boyd wrote to Page Belcher, M. C. regarding claims about which she had written. Mr. W. O. Roberts, Area Director of the Indian Affairs Office in Muskogee, confirmed that all claims have been processed and forwarded to Kansas City for checks to be written and mailed to the heirs. Mrs. Boyd had mentioned that one of her sisters is unknown, which is causing delays in receiving the payments. Page Belcher assured Mrs. Boyd that he would look into the matter and provide updates as soon as possible."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Processing of Indian Affairs Claims")
![["The document is from Reverend Zunigha to Congressman Belcher, requesting assistance in removing the guardian of Mr. Jules C. Pappin, an Osage Indian, who believes his guardian has misused his money. The document explains that Mr. Pappin was issued a certificate of competency by the Department of the Interior, but he still needs to petition the County Court for removal of his guardian. The Reverend urges Congressman Belcher to use his influence to investigate and stop the corruption."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Guardianship of Osage Indian, Jules C. Pappin")
![["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")
![["Mr. Warrior is seeking a loan for his farm, but his application was disapproved by the Ponca Indian Credit Association due to his limited land availability. The allotment in question is in an heirship status, and Mr. Warrior's lease on the land was approved in 1952. However, he is facing issues with receiving his lease rental money and is questioning the approval process. He is seeking help and assistance from the government in order to support his family and improve his farming situation."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mr. Frits P. Warrior's Farm Loan Application")