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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Claims Commission Awards: A Look at 1966
- Date:
- 1961-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Tribe of Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Contract Awarded to Mitchell Furniture Industries, Inc.
- Date:
- 1961-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States., Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Committee
- Date:
- 1961-07-10
- Creator:
- Brown, John A.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961
- Date:
- 1961-09-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence on St. Labre Indian Mission School Appeal and Government Policies in 1962
- Date:
- 1962-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Murrow Indian Orphans Home Land Dispute
- Date:
- 1962-01-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Business Dealings and Financial Transactions: A Detailed Overview
- Date:
- 1962-02-22
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States., Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_36_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Indian Affairs Appointments
- Date:
- 1962-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Anna B. Hallam's Tax Refund Case
- Date:
- 1962-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
![["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")
![["In 1966, the Indian Claims Commission granted five awards totaling over $7.9 million to seven American Indian groups. The Ute Indians of Utah and Colorado also received a settlement of $4.4 million from the United States Court of Claims for a long-pending case. The Indian Claims Commission has granted a total of 88 awards totaling over $213 million as of January 1, 1967. The majority of claims are for the fair value of Indian lands ceded to or taken by the US government. The funds received are being invested in projects to improve social and economic conditions for Indian people, such as scholarships, social services, community centers, and tribal enterprises."]](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_63_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Claims Commission Awards: A Look at 1966")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs will be awarding a $26,585 contract to Mitchell Furniture Industries, Inc. to train 19 Bryan County Indians in the manufacture of furniture items. The contract will be signed on July 1, 1964. Congressman Carl Albert expressed his support for the award and notified the Chamber of Commerce and the Furniture company about the contract."]](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_47_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Bureau of Indian Affairs Contract Awarded to Mitchell Furniture Industries, Inc.")
![["The document discusses the selection of a Constitutional Committee to modernize the structure of the Seminole tribal organization through the development of a constitution for handling tribal affairs. It outlines the process of selecting committee members and clarifying errors made in previous meetings. The importance of cooperation among tribal members and leaders is emphasized, with the Bureau of Indian Affairs offering assistance in drafting the tribal constitution."]](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_47_62_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seminole,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Committee")
![["The document includes correspondence between State Senator Roy E. Grantham and Congressman Page Belcher regarding the inadequate living conditions at the Chilocco Indian School. Senator Grantham expresses concern about the living conditions in the boys' dormitory and requests additional improvements, such as the construction of a new dormitory. Congressman Belcher assures Senator Grantham that he will address the issue with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and provide updates on any progress."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded to a letter from Mrs. Lois Malcom regarding the St. Labre Indian Mission School in Montana. They provided information on the programs and assistance provided to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, including education, health care, vocational training, and job opportunities. Despite these efforts, poverty remains due to economic underdevelopment on the reservation. Congressman Page Belcher also expressed his views on government spending and tax revision, and offered to assist Mrs. Malcom with any other concerns."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence on St. Labre Indian Mission School Appeal and Government Policies in 1962")
![["The document is a series of correspondences between Mrs. Mary L. Williams and Hon. Page Belcher regarding land set aside for the Murrow Indian Orphans Home. Mrs. Williams raises concerns about the land not being used for its intended purpose and suggests that it should go back to the tribe for proper administration. Hon. Belcher promises to investigate the issue and provide further information. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is also involved in the matter, suggesting that Mrs. Williams discuss her proposal with Bacone College officials."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Murrow Indian Orphans Home Land Dispute")
![["Mr. Rubblestone is in Texas and there is a lot of communication about taking over operations and equipment. Local people did not raise enough money and there are discussions about profits and management. There are also mentions of commercial offices and investments."]](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_47_62_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seminole,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Business Dealings and Financial Transactions: A Detailed Overview")
![["The document consists of correspondence regarding per capita payments for members of the Osage tribe from judgment funds. The Indian Claims Commission entered a final judgment in 1970, but distribution of the funds is pending legislation from Congress. The process of identifying beneficiaries, passing legislation, and preparing payment rolls may take several months. The document writer expresses hope that the funds will be distributed soon to benefit the Osage tribe."]](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_91_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahomans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_36_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Indian Affairs Appointments")
![["Mrs. Anna B. Hallam's claims for a tax refund in excess of $100,000 have been approved by the U.S. Treasury Department and are now in the process of being reviewed by the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation. There is concern about the delay in payment and Mrs. Hallam's attorney has advised against political inquiry to avoid jeopardizing the matter. Mrs. Hallam, who is elderly, is eager to receive the refund. Senator Mike Monroney has been contacted for assistance in expediting the process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0017.pdf "1963 Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Anna B. Hallam's Tax Refund Case")