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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School and its Future Operations
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1969)
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Response to Allegations of Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School: An Official Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1969-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Future of the Chilocco Indian School, 1969
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School's Efforts to Change Enrollment Criteria and Curriculum in 1970
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Investigation and Potential Changes at Chilocco Indian School in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- An Analysis of the Current Education System vs Contract Education at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Affairs: 1969
- Date:
- 1969-05-19
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Response to Allegations at Chilocco Indian School: An Update from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1969-06-05
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-06-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Tommy R. Sever regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher mentions receiving letters from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the school and the possibility of contracting with a private organization for its operation. Belcher assures Sever that he will be closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the end of The document expressing support for Indian schools and the belief that they provide important education and discipline for students."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School and its Future Operations")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between W. Lloyd Means and Page Belcher regarding the Chilocco Indian School, specifically discussing issues related to the potential contracting of the school to a private organization, concerns about a bill (S.930) that could impact Indian education, and the desire to keep the school operational and maintain its current methods of instruction and discipline."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1969)")
![["The document is in response to concerns raised by Hon. Page Belcher regarding allegations of physical mistreatment at Chilocco Indian School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating the allegations, and the Superintendent and Principal have been temporarily reassigned. Contract negotiations for the operation of the school have been put on hold, and there have been no negotiations with prospective contractors. The Bureau is exploring the feasibility of a contractual arrangement to potentially strengthen the school. The Bureau appreciates the support of the Council of American Indians and hopes to resolve the matter quickly to improve the educational program at Chilocco Indian 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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Allegations of Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School: An Official Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Begay regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher has been in contact with the Bureau of Indian Affairs about the possibility of the school being contracted out to a private organization. Belcher assures the Begays that he will do everything he can to keep the school under federal government control, highlighting the importance of the school in providing support and guidance to students from broken homes and helping them become productive members of society. The Begays are requesting Belcher's help in keeping the school under federal government management."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Future of the Chilocco Indian School, 1969")
![["The document discusses efforts by Leola M. Taylor, Language Arts Supervisor and 1st Vice President of the Chilocco Alumni Association, to arrange a meeting with Secretary Hickel, Vice President Agnew, and Commissioner of Indian Affairs Robert Bruce to discuss enrollment criteria and funding for the Chilocco Indian School. Taylor reached out to congressional offices for assistance in setting up the meeting. The goal is to change the curriculum and entrance requirements to allow more students to attend the 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School's Efforts to Change Enrollment Criteria and Curriculum in 1970")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The documents mention concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs possibly contracting with a private organization to operate the school, as well as issues with the current management and treatment of students. The Assistant Secretary of the Interior has ordered the replacement of the Superintendent and Principal pending an investigation into the conditions at the 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Investigation and Potential Changes at Chilocco Indian School in 1969")
![["The document discusses the merits of the present system at Chilocco, highlighting the professionalism of the staff, the successful history of producing good citizens, flexibility in training, good moral standards, and focus on instilling pride in Indian heritage among students. It also contrasts this with the disadvantages of contract education, expressing concerns about lack of success in other areas, potential lack of improvement, exploitation of students by contractors, and potential negative effects on students' cultural identity. The document argues against the B.I.A. relinquishing responsibility for education to contractors and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the current system at Chilocco."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "An Analysis of the Current Education System vs Contract Education at Chilocco Indian School")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the Chilocco Indian School, with Congress member Page Belcher informing Lester E. French about the situation and the efforts being made to prevent the school from being contracted out to a private organization. Belcher also mentions receiving updates from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and expresses a desire to keep a close eye on the matter. French is thanked for his help in the situation."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Affairs: 1969")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Hon. Page Belcher addresses concerns about allegations of physical mistreatment at Chilocco Indian School. The investigations are ongoing, and the Superintendent and Principal have been temporarily reassigned. Contract negotiations for the operation of the school have been put on hold, and the Bureau is exploring the possibility of contracting with a private organization. The Bureau appreciates the support of the Council of American Indians and hopes to resolve the matter soon to strengthen the educational program at Chilocco Indian 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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Allegations at Chilocco Indian School: An Update from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document consists of a series of letters dated in May and June 1969 regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. Congresswoman Page Belcher is corresponding with Mrs. Delphine Rhodd about the possibility of the Bureau of Indian Affairs contracting with a private organization to operate the school. Mrs. Rhodd has expressed concerns and gathered support from a group called \"Indian Citizens for Action\" to protest any Congressional action that might abolish or phase out the Bureau of Indian Affairs or Indian boarding schools without the consent of the majority of Indian people. Congressman Belcher reassures Mrs. Rhodd that she is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School in 1969")