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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Abuse and Neglect Uncovered in Government-Run Indian Boarding School
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Bellmon, Henry
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 81st (1949-1951), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Situation at Chilocco Indian School: A Discussion with the Council of American Indians
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Sale in Chilocco Reservation and Conservation Efforts in Western Kay County
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Rehabilitation and Funding of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School
- Date:
- 1958-03-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Rent Increase at Chilocco Indian School in 1957
- Date:
- 1958-09-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- 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_7_77_16A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma Receives Over $1 Million for New Construction and Facilities Upgrades
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Request for a Chapel at Chilocco School in 1960
- Date:
- 1959-04-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Condition and Improvement of Chilocco Indian School in 1961
- Date:
- 1961-04-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence regarding the Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961
- Date:
- 1961-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
![["The document discusses a report by investigators from the Bureau of Indian Affairs that found evidence of severe punishment and abuse at the Chilocco Indian Boarding School in Oklahoma. Students were handcuffed, jailed, and physically abused, with some bearing visible marks of their confinement. The report recommends the dismissal of the school's superintendent and highlights a culture of low expectations for the students, lack of student activities, and a disregard for student well-being. The findings have sparked controversy and calls for more control of Indian schools by Indian officials and parents."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0055_thumbnail.jpg "Abuse and Neglect Uncovered in Government-Run Indian Boarding School")
![["Congressman Page Belcher is in communication with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at Chilocco Indian School. He has received letters and is keeping Mr. Haynie informed about the developments. The Council of American Indians has also expressed support for the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in handling the situation at Chilocco School."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Situation at Chilocco Indian School: A Discussion with the Council of American Indians")
![["George E. Tarpenning, a member of the Western Kay County Soil Conservation District, wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher regarding the progress of their conservation work and the need for assistance with flood control projects. Tarpenning also mentioned the potential sale of land in the Chilocco Reservation and expressed interest in handling the sale through local talent. Belcher responded, promising to look into the matter and provide an update after receiving a report."]](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_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Sale in Chilocco Reservation and Conservation Efforts in Western Kay County")
![["A letter from Frank S. Midgley, Jr. to Page Belcher, a member of Congress, inquiring about the appropriation of funds for the rehabilitation or new construction at the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School. Belcher responds that he will check into the matter and provide information soon."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Rehabilitation and Funding of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School")
![["Mrs. Keith Hornady, an employee at the Chilocco Indian School, wrote to Representative Page Belcher about an increase in rent for quarters at the school. The Bureau of Indian Affairs explained that the increase was due to oversight in implementing utility charges in 1952 and that employees were not required to live in government quarters. The employees at the school expressed their dissatisfaction with the rent increase, stating that salaries had not increased and the quarters had not been remodeled. They felt the increase was unjustified and requested consideration for reclassification and salary adjustments. Representative Belcher assured Mrs. Hornady that he would look into the matter and provide her with more information once available."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Rent Increase at Chilocco Indian School in 1957")
![["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 Bureau of Indian Affairs has awarded two construction contracts totaling over $1 million for new facilities at the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The contracts include the construction of a new dormitory and related facilities, as well as utilities improvements. The school currently serves 1,200 students from various tribes and is undergoing a modernization and expansion process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma Receives Over $1 Million for New Construction and Facilities Upgrades")
![["The document from Reverend Bruce Conrad to Congressman Page Belcher discusses the need for a chapel on the Chilocco Indian School campus in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responds, stating that they do not have funds to provide a separate building for religious worship and suggest using existing church facilities. The Bureau also mentions the costs involved in obtaining a separate building and emphasizes the priority of meeting educational needs over religious ones. Congressman Belcher forwards the response to Rev. Conrad."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Request for a Chapel at Chilocco School in 1960")
![["The document includes correspondence between various individuals regarding the condition and needs of the Chilocco Indian School. Mr. Donald Hickman expressed concerns about the school's buildings and requested support for a building program. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded, mentioning plans for school construction and prioritizing facilities for children without access to schools. Congressman Page Belcher and Walter L. McVey also discussed the matter and agreed to cooperate in addressing the needs of 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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Condition and Improvement of Chilocco Indian School in 1961")
![["Lester E. French, of French Chevrolet Company, expressed concerns about the conditions at Chilocco Indian School in a letter to Representative Page Belcher. Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who responded that while there are deficiencies at the school, their priority is providing classroom space for the 5,000 Indian children currently out of school. They stated that some remodeling had been done to make the dormitories safe and sanitary. French urged the government to prioritize funding for Native American education before foreign aid. Belcher was asked to request funds to improve 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence regarding the Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961")