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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Report on the Investigation of Indian Health Programs at Oklahoma Hospitals in 1958
- Date:
- 1956-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes' Internal Affairs, 1958
- Date:
- 1956-03-09
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information and Plea for Democratic Process in Tribe Termination Bills: A Letter from the Presbyterian Women's Organization
- Date:
- 1956-03-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Carl Albert and Simpson Push Regarding Tax Exemptions on Homestead Lands
- Date:
- 1956-04-26
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Retirement
- 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_001_4_33_40_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Tribal Business Committee Resolution and Correspondence with Senator Kerr
- Date:
- 1956-11-02
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, 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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Osage Tribal Council Resolution No. 19-276 and Proposed Legislation
- Date:
- 1957-05-15
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["The document is a letter from Marie L. Hayes to Page Belcher, forwarding a report from a Special Committee on the Indian health program at hospitals in Talihina, Tahlequah, Claremore, and Shawnee. The report includes findings and recommendations for each hospital, such as improving patient eligibility criteria, speeding up medical staff processes, and providing additional equipment. The committee suggests a meeting to discuss changes to rules and regulations for admitting patients and suspending pre-validation of purchase orders to expedite supply filling."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Report on the Investigation of Indian Health Programs at Oklahoma Hospitals in 1958")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding a matter concerning the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes. The documents discuss the legality of certain elections and decisions made by the tribes' Business Committee, as well as concerns about separation issues and the lack of proper representation of the tribes' interests. The Kiowa Progressive Organization expresses opposition to the dissolution of the tribes' affiliation and questions the methods used by the Business Committee. They also appeal for a postponement of tribal elections and raise concerns about the economic impact of the separation. The documents are addressed to various officials and government representatives for further action and consideration."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes' Internal Affairs, 1958")
![["The document is from Mrs. Howard H. Harris to Congressman Page Belcher, expressing concern about termination bills affecting Native American tribes. The document requests information on government publications related to the issue and calls for re-negotiation of agreements for a necessary transition period, as well as for termination legislation to only be enacted with the full participation and consent of the tribes involved."]](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_22_15B_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Information and Plea for Democratic Process in Tribe Termination Bills: A Letter from the Presbyterian Women's Organization")
![["The text is a letter from Simpson Push, a Choctaw Indian, to Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma. Push expresses gratitude for Albert's willingness to help the Native American community with their land taxation issues. He requests assistance in extending the nontaxable period for homestead lands and emphasizes the importance of looking ahead for the future. Push hopes to hear back from Albert soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_82_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_82_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Carl Albert and Simpson Push Regarding Tax Exemptions on Homestead Lands")
![["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")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Carl Albert to Mr. Robert Goombi regarding resolutions passed by the General Council of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes regarding their ownership and title to certain lands reserved for various purposes. The Tribes are claiming title to several specific tracts of land and are requesting a Solicitor's opinion on their rights to these properties. They are concerned about the lack of proper supervision and management of these lands, which is causing irreparable damage."]](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_33_40_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20KiowaComanche,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Tribal Business Committee Resolution and Correspondence with Senator Kerr")
![["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")
![["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")
![["The document is a series of letters and resolutions exchanged between the Osage Tribal Council, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Congressman Page Belcher regarding proposed legislation relating to the quieting of title to restricted Osage lands. The Osage Tribal Council requests advice and assistance from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Secretary of the Interior in drafting a bill to protect the interests of Osage Tribe members. The resolution is approved by the Osage Tribal Council on February 6, 1957."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Osage Tribal Council Resolution No. 19-276 and Proposed Legislation")