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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Native Health: Report from the Second Annual American Indian Institute Conference
- Date:
- 1956-03-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Budget Allocation and Expenditure Analysis within BIA Education Division
- Date:
- 1956-08-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Urging Passage of Legislation Beneficial to American Indians, 1957
- Date:
- 1956-10-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Page Belcher and Angie Debo Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1956-12-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Reduction in Force at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reduction-in-Force at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina, Oklahoma: Fiscal Years 1955-1957
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Reduction in Personal Services at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Successful Advocacy for Talihina Indian Hospital Staffing
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Anadarko Chamber of Commerce and Congressman Belcher Regarding Potential Employee Transfer
- Date:
- 1957-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--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)
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is considering a proposal for a national advisory committee by the National Congress of American Indians. The Bureau is exploring the idea of having members of the advisory committee elected by tribal representatives from different regions. Regional meetings with Indian people are planned for late summer and early fall to discuss the proposal further. Senator Harris's interest in the matter is appreciated."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Native Health: Report from the Second Annual American Indian Institute Conference")
![["The document provides information on the number of education personnel in various BIA offices and schools, as well as their roles in administering and monitoring education funds. It also mentions instances where education funds were used for non-educational purposes. Additionally, it outlines the total BIA education budget expenditures in different offices and Area Offices in FY 1975."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Education%20Programs/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Budget Allocation and Expenditure Analysis within BIA Education Division")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council is urging Hon. Page Belcher to support various proposed legislative measures to provide economic assistance, scholarship aid, and industrial development for American Indians. They also recommend bills to alleviate unemployment, cancel debts for individual Indians, and provide financial aid for higher education students. These recommendations are submitted for consideration and action."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Urging Passage of Legislation Beneficial to American Indians, 1957")
![["Miss Angie Debo wrote a letter to Hon. Page Belcher, a member of Congress, congratulating him on his re-election and expressing her concerns regarding an Indian matter involving the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes. She requested that the vote on a constitution be postponed until after a regular tribal election and an investigation by the Association on American Indian Affairs is completed. Belcher acknowledged her letter and assured her that he will do everything he can to address the issue. He also forwarded a copy of a letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Interior regarding the matter."]](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_27B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Page Belcher and Angie Debo Regarding Indian Affairs")
![["Dr. Sylvia Adams expresses concern about the reduction in force at the PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, specifically regarding the abolishment of Positions TA-5 and TA-6. He believes that transferring procurement functions to the Area Office will cause unnecessary hardships for patients due to delays and confusion. Dr. Adams suggests retaining Position TA-6 with some procurement functions and designating it as Custodial Officer to mitigate potential issues. He acknowledges the need for personnel reductions but argues that abolishing other positions would have less impact on the hospital's operations."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Reduction in Force at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina")
![["The document outlines a reduction-in-force at the PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma, where several temporary employees are being discontinued. Six positions are being replaced with practical nurses, resulting in a net loss of eight employees. The hospital has seen an increase in patient admissions and outpatient services, with a decrease in length of stay. The hospital also provides public health services through a contract with the State Health Department of Oklahoma. The 1958 program for Talihina is estimated to have funds available for approximately 191 man-years of employment."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Reduction-in-Force at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina, Oklahoma: Fiscal Years 1955-1957")
![["The memo outlines proposed reductions in staff positions at the PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma, due to budgetary limitations. Various positions are to be abolished, combined, or changed, and some vacant positions will not be filled for the fiscal year. The memo also discusses changes in salary allocations and agreements to accept new staff members from a TPN school. The reduction-in-force actions are to be taken promptly, with assistance available to solve any problems that may arise."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Reduction in Personal Services at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina, Oklahoma")
![["Congressman Carl Albert and Senators Kerr and Monroney successfully protested planned reductions in staff at the Talihina Indian hospital in Oklahoma. The Public Health Service agreed to keep 191 employees on payroll, with only a net reduction of 12 positions. The reduction will not affect medical services, and efforts are being made to ensure adequate staffing, including hiring practical nurses and a full-time surgeon."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Successful Advocacy for Talihina Indian Hospital Staffing")
![["The Anadarko Chamber of Commerce is requesting help from Congressman Belcher regarding the possible transfer of employees from the Anadarko area Indian office to a consolidation site. They argue that this move would have a detrimental economic impact on the community and that retrenchment within the departments could allow them to operate efficiently without the need for personnel movement. They emphasize the importance of serving the Indian population in western Oklahoma and express their concern over the proposed changes. Congressman Belcher acknowledges their concerns and assures them that he will discuss the matter with Bureau of Indian Affairs officials before a final decision is reached."]](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_27B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Anadarko Chamber of Commerce and Congressman Belcher Regarding Potential Employee Transfer")
![["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")