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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding 1955-1956 Indian Education Funding in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1955-02-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--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_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_27A_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Impact of Bureau of Indian Affairs' Ruling on Oklahoma Schools in 1958
- Date:
- 1957-04-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Reduction in Personnel Service at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina
- Date:
- 1957-08-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Indian Affairs Correspondence: Challenges and Resolutions
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- 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_001_4_33_38_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Concerns: Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals
- Date:
- 1959-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Lawmakers Advocate for Direct Appropriation to Cover Indian Loan Administration Costs
- Date:
- 1959-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- 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)
![["The document is a series of letters discussing the increase and restoration of funds for Indian Education in Oklahoma. The Director of Indian Education, Mr. W.H. Clasby, requests Congressman Page Belcher's support for an increase in the 1956 contract, which has been approved by the Budget Bureau. There is also a request to restore $20,000 to the contract, which had been reduced from the original amount. Congressman Belcher assures careful consideration of the request and expresses support for the increase."]](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_21_1A_0000-Appropriations%20Legislative,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding 1955-1956 Indian Education Funding in Oklahoma")
![["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")
![["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 State Superintendent of Oklahoma is writing to Congressman Page Belcher about a recent ruling by the Bureau of Indian Affairs that has negatively impacted schools in Oklahoma. The ruling has caused a reduction in funds for schools serving indigent Indian children, leading to potential closures of lunch programs and transportation services. The Superintendent is requesting reconsideration of the ruling and proposes solutions to mitigate the impact on affected schools."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Impact of Bureau of Indian Affairs' Ruling on Oklahoma Schools in 1958")
![["Dr. Sylvia Adams, the Medical Officer in Charge at PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, is proposing to make reductions in personnel service at the hospital in response to a memorandum from Dr. Ray Vanderhook. The proposed changes include abolishing certain positions, re-evaluating others, and transferring some employees. Dr. Adams expresses concern that these changes will negatively impact patient care but feels they have no alternative. They agree with some suggestions from Dr. Vanderhook regarding promotions and filling positions. The necessary steps will be taken to implement the proposed changes promptly."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Reduction in Personnel Service at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina")
![["Mr. Baker inquired about the future plans for the Indian Hospital at Talihina and Indian government schools, believing they may expire on June 30, 1960. Various officials, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Public Health Service, responded stating that there are no plans to close the hospital and schools. They also clarified that recent legislation regarding Choctaw Indians does not affect individual Choctaws, and there is uncertainty about future per capita payments. Officials offered assistance and further information if needed."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Indian Affairs Correspondence: Challenges and Resolutions")
![["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")
![["Edmund Youngbird, a Sanitarian for the United States Public Health Service, graduated from an advanced course in environmental sanitation for Indian reservations. The course, held in Arizona and New Mexico, provided more advanced training in the field than previously available in the Indian health program. Youngbird completed the training and returned to North Carolina. The course focused on water supply problems faced by Indians, with many rural homes lacking safe water supplies. Sanitarians are Indian employees who assist in reducing disease rates attributable to unfavorable environments. Better sanitation has led to a reduction in deaths from gastroenteric diseases among Indians, although the death rate is still higher than the population as a whole."]](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_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Concerns: Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals")
![["Senators Kerr and Monroney, along with Representative Edmondson, are urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to make a direct appropriation for administering loans to Indians by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They argue that using appropriated loan funds for administrative costs has significantly reduced the principal available for loans, impacting Indian communities. They propose amending the appropriations bill to provide for administrative needs and replenish the funds that have been reduced."]](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_22_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Material,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Lawmakers Advocate for Direct Appropriation to Cover Indian Loan Administration Costs")
![["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")