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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Federal Aid for Red Rock School's Education of Indian Children
- Date:
- 1953-04-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Federal Appropriations for School Construction: Correspondence Between Mrs. Aurelia H. Beckwith and Assistant Secretary Eva Smith
- Date:
- 1953-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter to the House of Representatives Concerning Funding for Native American Education in Red Rock School, 1953
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Appealing for Support: The Marotta Family's Plea for Enhanced Medical Research Funding
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1955 Correspondence and Commentary: Chas. A. Bredin's Printing Service and Sociopolitical Opinions
- Date:
- 1954-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Bartlett: Recommendations for Improving the Health and Welfare of Urban Indians
- Date:
- 1954-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Inquiry into the Welfare of Needy Indian Children in Perry, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Federal Funding for State Maritime Schools: Correspondence between Howard D. Hickman Jr. and Congress in 1955
- Date:
- 1955-01-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- 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_004_4_28_15C_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Invitation Acknowledgement for Capitol Page School Graduation Ceremony
- Date:
- 1955-02-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Page Belcher, M. C. discusses the financial assistance provided to public school districts enrolling Indian children in Oklahoma. The Red Rock School does not qualify for assistance under the Johnson-O*Malley funds due to raising more than $37 per capita in local initiative. The Bureau of Indian Affairs will investigate further and provide more information once they hear back from the State Department of Public Instruction."]](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_35B_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Federal Aid for Red Rock School's Education of Indian Children")
![["Mrs. Beckwith sent a postal card to Mr. Belcher regarding federal government expenditures for public and private school construction. The assistant secretary, Mrs. Eva Smith, responded, stating that Mr. Belcher is out of the city but will consider the legislation upon his return. Mrs. Beckwith also expressed support for a bill for private school construction and requested $500,000,000 for public and private schools."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Appropriations for School Construction: Correspondence Between Mrs. Aurelia H. Beckwith and Assistant Secretary Eva Smith")
![["The document addresses the Indian situation at the Red Rock School, discussing the number of Indian pupils, federal government funding for hot lunches and supplies, transportation costs, and the financial difficulties faced by the school. The School Board is requesting assistance from the federal government to help finance the education of the Indian students."]](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_35B_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to the House of Representatives Concerning Funding for Native American Education in Red Rock School, 1953")
![["The Marotta family is seeking support for President Eisenhower's Health Program in order to fund research for leukemia, as their son Mark has been diagnosed with the disease. They believe that increasing funding for medical research may lead to a cure for leukemia in time to save their son's life. Congressman Page Belcher acknowledges their request and assures them that their comments will be remembered."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Appealing for Support: The Marotta Family's Plea for Enhanced Medical Research Funding")
![["The document is about a printing service in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but also contains a rant about various political issues, including criticism of the Supreme Court, support for racial segregation, and accusations against the Urban League. It also discusses financial support for organizations like the Urban League and NAACP and their efforts for racial integration in 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_28_15C_0000-B-%20General,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1955 Correspondence and Commentary: Chas. A. Bredin's Printing Service and Sociopolitical Opinions")
![["The document addresses Senate Bill 2938 introduced by Senator Dewey F. Bartlett and provides recommendations and comments from the Oklahoma City Indian Health Board and the Oklahoma City Urban Indian Health Project. They support the scholarship program and recommend contracting it to Tribal groups for efficiency. They suggest that new hospitals be located in urban centers with all health care resources available to reduce costs. They also urge for more funding for health care delivery in urban areas, as existing resources are not sufficient for low-income individuals. The document highlights the challenges faced by urban Indians and provides data on the Native American Center in Oklahoma City to illustrate the need for improved health care services for the urban Native American population."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Bartlett: Recommendations for Improving the Health and Welfare of Urban Indians")
![["Mrs. Clarence E. Gosney of Perry, Oklahoma wrote to Hon. Page Belcher regarding needy Indian children who may be quitting school due to the inability to afford school lunches and supplies. The Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated the matter and found that the school in Perry adequately met the needs of Indian children, with only a few Indian students enrolled and receiving free lunches. There was no evidence of Indian children being asked to quit school due to financial reasons. The Bureau of Indian Affairs thanked Hon. Page Belcher for his interest in the matter."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Inquiry into the Welfare of Needy Indian Children in Perry, Oklahoma")
![["The document is a letter from the California Maritime Academy Alumni Association to Congressman Page Belcher requesting the restoration of Federal support for State maritime schools. The document argues that the Federal Government should contribute to the support of these schools due to their role in national security and the production of high-quality naval reserve officers. The document also includes statistics on the employment status of graduates from the academy."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Federal Funding for State Maritime Schools: Correspondence between Howard D. Hickman Jr. and Congress in 1955")
![["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 acknowledges receipt of an invitation to Congressman Belcher and his wife to attend graduation exercises at the Capitol Page School. It expresses appreciation for the invitation and informs that Congressman Belcher may not be able to attend as he will be returning to town on Monday evening. The document assures that the invitation will be passed on to the Congressman as soon as possible."]](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_28_15C_0000-B-%20General,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation Acknowledgement for Capitol Page School Graduation Ceremony")