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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Sponsorship Programs for Indian Children
- Date:
- 1971-01-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Urban American Indian's Eligibility for Bureau of Indian Affairs Services
- Date:
- 1971-03-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Congressional Appropriation for Loyal Creek and Equalization Payments
- Date:
- 1971-09-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry: The Case of Mrs. Blanche Jernigan
- Date:
- 1971-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Revitalizing Chilocco Indian School: A Letter to Honorable Julia Butler Hansen and the Analysis of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-01-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Educational Opportunities and Welfare for Urban Indian Children in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1971
- Date:
- 1972-06-26
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Congress, Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congress Regarding Communication Failure with Tribal Council
- Date:
- 1972-09-13
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Visit to Indian Communities in Oklahoma by Arkansas Youth Group
- Date:
- 1972-09-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Mr. Paul H. Johnson reached out to Page Belcher, a member of Congress, regarding an ad in National Parks Magazine for sponsoring Indian children. Belcher contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the National Park Service to gather information on the program. The Bureau of Indian Affairs recommended contacting the State Social Services Administration in Maryland for further information. Belcher provided Johnson with updates and assistance throughout the process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Sponsorship Programs for Indian Children")
![["Mr. Clyde W. Brown, Jr. wrote to Congressman Page Belcher seeking information about urban American Indians being restricted from Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) funded programs. Belcher forwarded the inquiry to the BIA, who responded that their services are typically only provided to Indians living on or near reservations. They do have an Employment Assistance Program for vocational training and employment services for reservation Indians. The BIA does not typically provide services to urban Indians, but other federal agencies are being encouraged to assist this population. Congressman Belcher promised to look into the matter and provide further information to Mr. Brown."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Urban American Indian's Eligibility for Bureau of Indian Affairs Services")
![["Mrs. Nicey Evans Coonhead wrote to Page Belcher, expressing hope that Congress would appropriate money for Loyal Creek and Equalization payments. Belcher responded, indicating that he is sympathetic to the Creek people's claims and will do his best to support them in Congress. Mrs. Coonhead further urged Belcher to act quickly and get the money for the payments, as she believes the Indian tribes have waited long enough."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Congressional Appropriation for Loyal Creek and Equalization Payments")
![["Mrs. Blanche Jernigan contacted Honorable Page Belcher for help in tracing her family tree on her father's side, suspecting Cherokee ancestry. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded that they could not find any information on her ancestors in the Cherokee enrollment records, suggesting that her ancestors may have severed their tribal affiliations. Mrs. Jernigan requested roll numbers for her ancestors, including Levi Casey, and provided a brief history of the Casey family's journey from Tennessee to Arkansas and Missouri."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry: The Case of Mrs. Blanche Jernigan")
![["A letter addressed to Honorable Julia Butler Hansen from members of the Congress of the United States discusses the importance of the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma and the need for a major program and facility renewal. The document urges for the addition of $600,000 to the Fiscal 1973 budget of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for this project. Additionally, a press release announces the start of a review and analysis of the Chilocco Indian School to focus on long-term goals and planning. The review team includes members representing the Chilocco Advisory School Board, students, parents, and experts from the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Revitalizing Chilocco Indian School: A Letter to Honorable Julia Butler Hansen and the Analysis of the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, wrote to various government agencies on behalf of Mr. Loyd Sparks, the Project Director of Indian Neighborhood Centers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The agencies provided information on funding and programs available for urban Indian children in the area, such as Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the National School Lunch Act. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Education responded with details on programs and resources that could benefit Indian students. Overall, the letters aimed to provide support and assistance to the Indian Neighborhood Centers in Tulsa."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Educational Opportunities and Welfare for Urban Indian Children in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1971")
![["The author of the letter is upset with Mr. Bruce and his subordinates at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for failing to communicate with their Tribal Council. They feel that the Tribal Council, elected to represent their interests, is being ignored and that decisions affecting their lives are doomed for failure. The author recommends giving the Indian people more input in decisions and a say in selecting their leaders."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congress Regarding Communication Failure with Tribal Council")
![["The document includes a series of letters between Mr. Stephen Johnson from the Senior High Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Arkansas and Honorable Page Belcher, a Member of Congress. Mr. Johnson's group is planning a trip to an Indian reservation in Oklahoma to help and rebuild things during Easter. Belcher contacts the Bureau of Indian Affairs to inquire about reservations that need help, and is informed that there are no reservations in Oklahoma, but there are communities with full-blood Indian populations. Belcher provides this information to Mr. Johnson and suggests contacting the Area Director in Anadarko for more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Visit to Indian Communities in Oklahoma by Arkansas Youth Group")