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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Investigation of Administration at Concho Indian School
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Ahtone, Henry, 1908-1988
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Continuation of Adult Education Classes in North Enid and Waukomis, Oklahoma (1966)
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Status of Chilocco Indian School, 1969
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0017
- 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 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--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Investigation of Concho School Administration
- Date:
- 1969-06-03
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Program in 1970
- Date:
- 1969-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Response to the Cancellation of the Foster Grandparent Program in Oklahoma, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- McIntosh, W.E. (Dode), 1893-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Investigation of Administration at the Concho School in 1969
- Date:
- 1970-09-16
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Miss Carol Soatikee received a letter from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, regarding an investigation into the administration of Concho School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs assured confidentiality for employees during the investigation. Belcher also requested a member of the Civil Service Commission to be present at the meetings. The employees of the school requested a postponement of the investigation and clarification on the dates and location of the meeting. The investigation was scheduled for July 29 and 30, conducted by a committee from the Area Office and Muskogee Office."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Investigation of Administration at Concho Indian School")
![["Mrs. James H. Allen inquired about the continuation of Adult Education Classes at North Enid and Waukomis. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided information that the classes will continue until the end of June and will resume when funds for 1967 are available. Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr. Timken in Oklahoma City. Congressman Page Belcher was glad to assist and will provide further updates if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Continuation of Adult Education Classes in North Enid and Waukomis, Oklahoma (1966)")
![["The document consists of a series of letters from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Calvin D. Dickerson regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher mentions inquiries and discussions with the Bureau of Indian Affairs about the possibility of contracting with a private organization to operate the school. The Bureau was instructed to hold off on further consideration of the matter. Belcher assures Dickerson that he will keep a close eye on the situation and do everything possible to support 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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Status of Chilocco Indian School, 1969")
![["The document includes a series of letters from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Charles Narcomey regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher is in contact with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at the school and the possibility of contracting with a private organization for its operation. The Bureau was instructed to hold any further consideration of this matter. Belcher assures Narcomey that he will do everything he can to keep the school and will provide more information as it becomes available."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School")
![["Miss Thelma Eaglenest received a letter from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, regarding the investigation of the administration of the Concho School. Belcher enclosed a copy of a letter from Mr. Orme Lewis, Jr. reporting on the Department's investigation. Belcher stated that in light of the response from Mr. Lewis, there was nothing more he could do regarding the problems at the school. However, he encouraged Eaglenest to reach out if she felt there was cause for further investigation in the future. Belcher also mentioned that he had requested a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Superintendent Aaron Dry and the petition Eaglenest had signed, and assured her that he would be in touch once he received the report."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Investigation of Concho School Administration")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' education program. The Assistant Secretary of the Interior addresses concerns raised by Chief McIntosh and Congressman Belcher about the regionalization plan, emphasizing the need for consultation with Indian leaders before implementing any changes. The Assistant Secretary also expresses the Department's commitment to decentralization, flexibility, and local input in improving the education program."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Program in 1970")
![["The document is a response to Mrs. Virginia Wood regarding the cancellation of the Foster Grandparent Program in Oklahoma. The program requires sponsors to pay 10% of the costs, and there is uncertainty about accepting government money as part of the sponsorship. The decision on re-funding is pending, and the cancellation may be due to a lack of inclusion in funding allocations. The document provides information on the program and reassures Mrs. Wood that efforts are being made to resolve the issue."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Response to the Cancellation of the Foster Grandparent Program in Oklahoma, 1970")
![["In response to a petition from employees at the Concho School in Oklahoma, the Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated the administration of the school and found no irregularities or improprieties by the Superintendent. The committee established by the Bureau found that complaints were based on misunderstandings or lack of information, and that the Superintendent had shown dedication and ingenuity in dealing with problems at the school. Congressman Page Belcher forwarded the results of the investigation to Mr. Henry Ahtone, assuring him that further investigation could be requested if needed."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Investigation of Administration at the Concho School in 1969")