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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Shawnee Indians: A Series of Letters from 1957
- Date:
- 1958-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Rehabilitation and Funding of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School
- Date:
- 1958-03-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Removal of Restrictions from Indian Lands in 1957
- Date:
- 1958-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Rent Increase at Chilocco Indian School in 1957
- Date:
- 1958-09-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs Information Request in 1958
- Date:
- 1958-09-04
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Communication Regarding Comanche Constitution Vote and Investigation Request
- Date:
- 1958-11-16
- Creator:
- Debo, Angie, 1890-1988
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1958 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1958-11-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Belcher Regarding the Treatment of American Indians
- Date:
- 1958-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1958 Correspondence on the Exemption of the Five Civilized Tribes from the Moratorium on Indian Land Sales
- Date:
- 1958-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter Correspondence Regarding Termination of Indian Reservations in 1958
- Date:
- 1958-11-24
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Ted Reynolds and Congressman Page Belcher discussing the use of Peyote among Indian tribes, specifically the Shawnee Indians. Mr. Reynolds expresses concern about the negative effects of Peyote on the Shawnee tribe and urges Congressman Belcher to educate himself on the issue. Congressman Belcher acknowledges the letters and states that he will look into the matter and consider the information provided."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Shawnee Indians: A Series of Letters from 1957")
![["A letter from Frank S. Midgley, Jr. to Page Belcher, a member of Congress, inquiring about the appropriation of funds for the rehabilitation or new construction at the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School. Belcher responds that he will check into the matter and provide information soon."]](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_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Rehabilitation and Funding of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School")
![["Mrs. David Homma wrote a letter to Page Belcher inquiring about the removal of restrictions from Indian lands. Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration. The Bureau provided information on the process for removing restrictions from Indian lands, particularly for the Five Civilized Tribes. Belcher assured Mrs. Homma that he would look into the matter and provide her with the necessary information."]](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_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Removal of Restrictions from Indian Lands in 1957")
![["Mrs. Keith Hornady, an employee at the Chilocco Indian School, wrote to Representative Page Belcher about an increase in rent for quarters at the school. The Bureau of Indian Affairs explained that the increase was due to oversight in implementing utility charges in 1952 and that employees were not required to live in government quarters. The employees at the school expressed their dissatisfaction with the rent increase, stating that salaries had not increased and the quarters had not been remodeled. They felt the increase was unjustified and requested consideration for reclassification and salary adjustments. Representative Belcher assured Mrs. Hornady that he would look into the matter and provide her with more information once available."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Rent Increase at Chilocco Indian School in 1957")
![["The document includes correspondence between Mr. Dan M. Madrano and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding requests for information on Indian population by tribes, land holdings, and appropriations in each state. The Bureau provides the requested information and expresses willingness to assist further. Additionally, there is a statement of appropriated funds programmed for Indian Service activities by states for fiscal year 1958."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs Information Request in 1958")
![["A letter from Page Belcher, M.C. to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs requesting an investigation into a communication regarding the Comanche Constitution vote scheduled for November 29. The Association on American Indian Affairs urges reconsideration of the vote due to confusion among the Comanche people, and offers to collaborate with local organizations for voter education after the December tribal election. A telegram from Oliver La Farge, President of the Association on American Indian Affairs, reiterates the same message to the Assistant Secretary of the Interior."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Communication Regarding Comanche Constitution Vote and Investigation Request")
![["The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation is requesting assistance from the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation in regards to the appointment of the Chief of the Nation. They are asking for a meeting with the Secretary of the Interior, continued involvement in the selection process, and for an extension of the current term to allow for a referendum election or nominating convention."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1958 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation")
![["The document writer expresses concern about the mistreatment and exploitation of American Indians, as highlighted in a recent TV program. They question the lack of sympathy from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the violation of treaties with the Native Americans. The writer urges action to address this issue and questions the inconsistency between foreign aid efforts and treatment of Native Americans. The document is forwarded to Congressman Belcher for his attention and response."]](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_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Belcher Regarding the Treatment of American Indians")
![["The document from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes to Senator James E. Murray requests exemption of the Five Tribes from the Moratorium on Indian Land Sales. The Resolution highlights the hardships faced by tribal members due to the moratorium and strongly recommends taking steps to exempt the tribes. Congressman Page Belcher acknowledges receipt of the Resolution and thanks the Council for providing the information."]](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_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1958 Correspondence on the Exemption of the Five Civilized Tribes from the Moratorium on Indian Land Sales")
![["The document is a response to Mr. J. E. O'Malley Jr.'s inquiry about the termination of Indian Reservations in the United States. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is forwarding his communication to Congressman Belcher in Oklahoma for his response. The document expresses that Congressman Belcher will be glad to hear from Mr. O'Malley on the issue."]](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_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Correspondence Regarding Termination of Indian Reservations in 1958")