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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Indian Land Leasing and Bidding Procedures, 1956
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Protests and Complaints about Current Indian Policy: Correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congressional Representatives
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Mandatory Retirement of Albert A. Exendine from Indian Service
- Date:
- 1954-02-16
- Creator:
- Exendine, Abert, 1884-1973
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Kye Yackeyonny to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Funds from 1941-1955
- Date:
- 1954-04-30
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Pawnee Tribe Claim, 1958
- Date:
- 1954-05-07
- Creator:
- Debo, Angie, 1890-1988
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Patents in Fee and Land Allotments for Herbert Hudson and Kirwin Murray: A Compilation from 1953-1954
- Date:
- 1954-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Annuity Payments and Tribal Status of Charles Lone Chief Jr.
- Date:
- 1954-05-26
- Creator:
- Supernaw, William J., 1912-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of National Annual American Indian Day and H.R. 8115 in 1959
- Date:
- 1954-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1960 Correspondence Between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Member of Congress Regarding Inter-Tribal Council Resolutions
- Date:
- 1954-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Congress, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Claims of the Euchee and Pottawatomie Indian Tribes
- Date:
- 1954-10-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The document is from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Mrs. Henry S. Snyder enclosing a letter from the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding sealed bids for leases on certain Indian allotments. The document explains the process for bidding on the land and mentions that bids must meet the appraised value of the land in order to be accepted. The enclosed advertisement provides further details on the bidding process and the specific allotments available for farming and grazing purposes."]](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_26A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Indian Land Leasing and Bidding Procedures, 1956")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has received many complaints from the public regarding Indian policy, influenced by literature from the Association on American Indian Affairs. The Bureau refutes the claims made in the literature and defends their policies under Commissioner Emmons. They emphasize the importance of assisting Indian communities and improving their living standards. The Bureau also highlights their commitment to consultation with Indian communities and denies any deprivation of rights."]](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_26A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Protests and Complaints about Current Indian Policy: Correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congressional Representatives")
![["The document discusses the retirement of Albert A. Exendine from the Indian Service, who has worked beyond the mandatory retirement age. The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, explains that there is no special reason for him to be retained beyond the retirement age. Efforts are being made to try to retain him for another year, but it is unlikely due to the regulations in place. Congressman Page Belcher and Mr. Bert McElroy are involved in trying to address this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Mandatory Retirement of Albert A. Exendine from Indian Service")
![["The letter is from Kye Yackeyonny to Senator Fred Harris, regarding Indian people waiting for answers about their individual Indian accounts and tax refunds. The letter requests an investigation into funds taken from personal accounts and applied for income tax. It also includes a list of Indians who have filed claims for tax refunds. The letter expresses frustration with the government's handling of Indian funds and calls for prompt justice."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Kye Yackeyonny to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Funds from 1941-1955")
![["Mrs. Alice Murie sent a letter to Congressman Page Belcher requesting information on the Pawnee claim against the Federal Government. The Bureau of Indian Affairs informed Congressman Belcher that the Pawnee Tribe is entitled to recover, but the amount of the award has not yet been determined. A hearing has been set for December to present evidence on the value of the land taken. Congressman Belcher was advised to direct any further inquiries to the attorneys representing the tribe."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Pawnee Tribe Claim, 1958")
![["The document includes correspondence between Page Belcher and Edwin R. McNeill regarding patents in fee for Herbert Hudson and Kirwin Murray, Otoe allottees in Oklahoma. Belcher assures McNeill that the patents have been mailed and are in the process of being delivered. There is some confusion regarding the location of the land in question, with different counties and sub-agencies involved. McNeill expresses gratitude for the updates and requests for progress on the matters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Patents in Fee and Land Allotments for Herbert Hudson and Kirwin Murray: A Compilation from 1953-1954")
![["The document dated June 16, 1954, from Page Belcher, M. C. to Mrs. Charles A. Lone Chief, discusses the settlement of a matter regarding annuity payments to her son Charles Lone Chief, Jr. The document includes an enclosure of a letter received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the status of her son. A previous letter from May 20, 1954, from Charles Besly, Attorney at Law, to Page Belcher, M. C. is also mentioned, requesting clarification of Charles Lone Chief, Jr.'s status. The documents indicate that efforts are being made to ensure that Charles Lone Chief, Jr. receives the annuity payments he is entitled to as a Pawnee Indian."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Annuity Payments and Tribal Status of Charles Lone Chief Jr.")
![["The document consists of letters exchanged between Miss Marie L. Wadley and Page Belcher regarding the establishment of National Annual American Indian Day and H.R. 8115. Miss Wadley submits resolutions from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes requesting a special day for American Indian Day and asking for sub-marginal tribes to be retained in trust status under the proposed legislation. Mr. Belcher expresses appreciation for the information and assures careful consideration of the requests."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of National Annual American Indian Day and H.R. 8115 in 1959")
![["The document from Marie L. Wadley to Page Belcher encloses resolutions adopted by The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding expanding and improving adult educational programs for reservation Indians and providing economic assistance through the establishment of industries near Indian reservations. Belcher acknowledges the resolutions and assures careful consideration of the matters. The resolutions urge Congress to increase funding for vocational training and provide legislative assistance for economic development on or near reservations. Copies of the resolutions are to be sent to appropriate Congressional representatives and committees for further action."]](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_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1960 Correspondence Between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Member of Congress Regarding Inter-Tribal Council Resolutions")
![["Mrs. W. N. Maben inquires about two claims pending before the Indian Claims Commission, one for the Euchee Tribe and one for the Prairie Band of Pottawatomie Indians. She expresses her belief in the re-election of Page Belcher and requests information on the status of the claims. Belcher responds, providing information on the claims and suggesting that Mrs. Maben contact the attorneys representing the Indians for further details."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Claims of the Euchee and Pottawatomie Indian Tribes")