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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Watchorn Road in Morrison, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1947-08-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Susan Younghawk Coons' Oil Royalty Payments Investigation
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1953 Correspondence Regarding Land Ownership Dispute Involving Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Land Purchase Inquiry Involving Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Terracing Dispute of Raymond C. Gawhega's Allotment
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Congressman Page Belcher Regarding Cherokee Nation's Stance on Various Bills (1953)
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Investigation of Anadarko Indian Office: A Correspondence between Mr. Guy Fox and Representative Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1953 Letter to Congressman Belcher Regarding Area Director of Indian Service, Mr. Wade W Head
- Date:
- 1953-08-18
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1953 Correspondence Regarding Otoe-Missouria Tribal Council Election Procedures
- Date:
- 1953-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- 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)
![["The document is a series of correspondence between Mr. Page Belcher, a member of Congress, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Watchorn road in Morrison, Oklahoma. Mr. Belcher is requesting information and assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to improve the road in the area. The Bureau states that the reconstruction of the road has not been programmed for the upcoming fiscal years but will be included in future planning. Mr. Belcher is also in communication with Mr. Evert S. Shiever, who has suggestions for improving the road and is requesting a representative from the Indian Department to visit the area. The document shows efforts to address and improve road conditions in the Morrison area."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Watchorn Road in Morrison, Oklahoma")
![["Mrs. Susan Younghawk Coons of Pawnee, Oklahoma had complained about her oil royalty payments not being received on time. The Department of Interior, Geological Survey of Oklahoma investigated the matter and found that all complaints were unfounded. They provided a detailed account of the oil production and royalty payments made by both Gulf Coast Western and Wilkonson. Mrs. Coons was advised to check with the Indian Agency at Pawnee to confirm that the payments had been credited to her account. The department also addressed her concerns about delays in payments on Indian leases compared to non-Indian leases, stating that they were not aware of any discrimination in payments. Congressman Page Belcher assured Mrs. Coons that he would check into the matter further if she still felt confused after reading the department's response."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Susan Younghawk Coons' Oil Royalty Payments Investigation")
![["Mr. Hayden Lane from Guthrie, Oklahoma, is seeking assistance from Congressman Page Belcher regarding land ownership issues. The land in question was originally allotted to Mr. Lane's family members, and he now wishes to have the title transferred to his daughter, Beatrice Lane Epple. Mr. Lane is requesting that the land be set aside in trust for his daughter's lifetime. Congressman Belcher is working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to address the issue and is advising Mr. Lane to wait for further updates before taking any further action."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "1953 Correspondence Regarding Land Ownership Dispute Involving Indian Affairs")
![["Mr. M. B. Swallow from Red Rock, Oklahoma, wrote to Rep. Page Belcher expressing his desire to purchase two 40-acre tracts of Indian land. The document was forwarded to the Anadarko Area Office of the Office of Indian Affairs for investigation. The investigation revealed that the lands were restricted and not available for public sale until the lease expired. The Area Director informed Rep. Belcher about the restrictions and the process for applying for the sale of the lands. Swallow was informed about the situation and was promised further updates."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Land Purchase Inquiry Involving Indian Affairs")
![["Mr. Raymond C. Gawhega sought help regarding the terracing of his allotment on the Otoe and Missouri reservation in Noble County, Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs confirmed that an agreement had been reached between the lessee and the Government representative regarding the maintenance of the land, and the issue had been resolved. Mr. Gawhega was assured that no threats were made to issue a patent in fee or withdraw his leasing privileges. The Department of the Interior and Congressman Belcher were involved in addressing the matter."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Terracing Dispute of Raymond C. Gawhega's Allotment")
![["The document consists of three letters from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding different issues. The first letter endorses a bill to promote education and rehabilitation of Native Americans, the second letter opposes a bill regarding competency for Native Americans, and the third letter is a personal note expressing appreciation for a meeting with Congressman Belcher."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Congressman Page Belcher Regarding Cherokee Nation's Stance on Various Bills (1953)")
![["The document from Page Belcher to Guy Fox addresses concerns about the investigation of the Anadarko Indian Office. Belcher assures Fox that there will be an impartial investigation conducted by reputable congressmen. Belcher also expresses interest in helping the Pawnee Indian Business Council and assures them of his support. In response, Fox expresses concerns about the reputation of Wade Head and G. C. Gardner, and urges Belcher to listen to their side of the story. Fox also praises Gardner and asks for support from Belcher in addressing the issues raised."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Investigation of Anadarko Indian Office: A Correspondence between Mr. Guy Fox and Representative Page Belcher")
![["The document is from C. Leonard Bell, a resident of Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Congressman Page Belcher regarding Mr. Wade W. Head, an Area Director of the Indian Service. Bell speaks highly of Mr. Head, stating that he has always found him to be honest and fair in his dealings. Bell requests that Congressman Belcher provide help for Mr. Head, as it would be appreciated by many."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1953 Letter to Congressman Belcher Regarding Area Director of Indian Service, Mr. Wade W Head")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a letter regarding an upcoming tribal council election for the Otoe-Missouria tribe. It explains that the current tribal council handled the election process and that all candidates filed within the deadline. The document also states that tribal members should stay informed on tribal matters through the tribal council, not the office that received the letter."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1953 Correspondence Regarding Otoe-Missouria Tribal Council Election Procedures")
![["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")
