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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Status and Future of Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the National Indian Council on Alcohol & Drugs of Oklahoma's Proposal for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Control Project
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1969)
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Response to Allegations of Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School: An Official Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1969-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_4_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1969 Senate Hearing on Conditions at the Chilocco Indian School, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1969-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Letter Supporting H.R. 471 for the Return of Taos Pueblo Indians' Land"
- Date:
- 1969-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Future of the Chilocco Indian School, 1969
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School's Efforts to Change Enrollment Criteria and Curriculum in 1970
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Investigation and Potential Changes at Chilocco Indian School in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Mrs. Gary S. Thorpe wrote to Member of Congress Page Belcher expressing her concerns about the Chilocco Indian School being contracted to a private operator. Belcher reassured Thorpe that he would do everything he could to keep the school and provided updates on his communication with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the matter. Belcher also shared copies of letters he received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at the Chilocco Indian School."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Status and Future of Chilocco Indian School")
![["Mrs. Elizabeth Sweeney wrote to Congressman Page Belcher on April 4, 1969, requesting him to use his influence to keep the Chilocco Indian School under the Bureau of Indian Affairs rather than contracting it out. Congressman Belcher responded by assuring Mrs. Sweeney that he is in contact with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the matter and will do everything he can to keep the school. He also sent Mrs. Sweeney copies of letters he received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at Chilocco."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between various individuals and organizations regarding a proposal submitted by the National Indian Council on Alcohol and Drugs of Oklahoma for a project involving air pollution control and treatment of alcohol and drug problems among American Indian people. The proposal includes plans to put into operation a bankrupt muffler plant in Oklahoma that will employ Indians and provide funds for addressing alcoholism and drug abuse. Congressman Page Belcher and Commissioner Louis R. Bruce of the Bureau of Indian Affairs express their support and interest in the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the National Indian Council on Alcohol & Drugs of Oklahoma's Proposal for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Control Project")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between W. Lloyd Means and Page Belcher regarding the Chilocco Indian School, specifically discussing issues related to the potential contracting of the school to a private organization, concerns about a bill (S.930) that could impact Indian education, and the desire to keep the school operational and maintain its current methods of instruction and discipline."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1969)")
![["The document is in response to concerns raised by Hon. Page Belcher regarding allegations of physical mistreatment at Chilocco Indian School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating the allegations, and the Superintendent and Principal have been temporarily reassigned. Contract negotiations for the operation of the school have been put on hold, and there have been no negotiations with prospective contractors. The Bureau is exploring the feasibility of a contractual arrangement to potentially strengthen the school. The Bureau appreciates the support of the Council of American Indians and hopes to resolve the matter quickly to improve the educational program at Chilocco Indian School."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Allegations of Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School: An Official Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["This text is a report of a hearing before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs in the United States Senate. The hearing took place on April 23, 1969, and focused on the conditions at the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The report was printed for the use of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_4_002_thumbnail.jpg "1969 Senate Hearing on Conditions at the Chilocco Indian School, Oklahoma")
![["The letter expresses support for H.R. 471 to return land belonging to the Taos Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, specifically the Blue Lake area which is considered their church. It emphasizes the importance of freedom of religion and the unjust taking of the land. The writer urges for the return of the land without any amendments in the current session of congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"Letter Supporting H.R. 471 for the Return of Taos Pueblo Indians' Land\"")
![["The document is from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Begay regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher has been in contact with the Bureau of Indian Affairs about the possibility of the school being contracted out to a private organization. Belcher assures the Begays that he will do everything he can to keep the school under federal government control, highlighting the importance of the school in providing support and guidance to students from broken homes and helping them become productive members of society. The Begays are requesting Belcher's help in keeping the school under federal government management."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Future of the Chilocco Indian School, 1969")
![["The document discusses efforts by Leola M. Taylor, Language Arts Supervisor and 1st Vice President of the Chilocco Alumni Association, to arrange a meeting with Secretary Hickel, Vice President Agnew, and Commissioner of Indian Affairs Robert Bruce to discuss enrollment criteria and funding for the Chilocco Indian School. Taylor reached out to congressional offices for assistance in setting up the meeting. The goal is to change the curriculum and entrance requirements to allow more students to attend the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School's Efforts to Change Enrollment Criteria and Curriculum in 1970")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The documents mention concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs possibly contracting with a private organization to operate the school, as well as issues with the current management and treatment of students. The Assistant Secretary of the Interior has ordered the replacement of the Superintendent and Principal pending an investigation into the conditions at the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Investigation and Potential Changes at Chilocco Indian School in 1969")