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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- An Analysis of the Current Education System vs Contract Education at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0020
- 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 Affairs: 1969
- Date:
- 1969-05-19
- 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_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Response to Allegations at Chilocco Indian School: An Update from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1969-06-05
- 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_0010
- 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 in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-06-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School: 1969
- Date:
- 1969-09-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Intertribal Chairman Overton James Regarding Policy Implementation Consultations
- Date:
- 1969-11-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions in Support of Job Corps and Legal Services Programs, 1969
- Date:
- 1970-09-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["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")
![["The document discusses the merits of the present system at Chilocco, highlighting the professionalism of the staff, the successful history of producing good citizens, flexibility in training, good moral standards, and focus on instilling pride in Indian heritage among students. It also contrasts this with the disadvantages of contract education, expressing concerns about lack of success in other areas, potential lack of improvement, exploitation of students by contractors, and potential negative effects on students' cultural identity. The document argues against the B.I.A. relinquishing responsibility for education to contractors and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the current system 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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "An Analysis of the Current Education System vs Contract Education at Chilocco Indian School")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the Chilocco Indian School, with Congress member Page Belcher informing Lester E. French about the situation and the efforts being made to prevent the school from being contracted out to a private organization. Belcher also mentions receiving updates from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and expresses a desire to keep a close eye on the matter. French is thanked for his help in the situation."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Affairs: 1969")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Hon. Page Belcher addresses concerns about allegations of physical mistreatment at Chilocco Indian School. The investigations are ongoing, and the Superintendent and Principal have been temporarily reassigned. Contract negotiations for the operation of the school have been put on hold, and the Bureau is exploring the possibility of contracting with a private organization. The Bureau appreciates the support of the Council of American Indians and hopes to resolve the matter soon to strengthen 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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Allegations at Chilocco Indian School: An Update from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document consists of a series of letters dated in May and June 1969 regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. Congresswoman Page Belcher is corresponding with Mrs. Delphine Rhodd about the possibility of the Bureau of Indian Affairs contracting with a private organization to operate the school. Mrs. Rhodd has expressed concerns and gathered support from a group called \"Indian Citizens for Action\" to protest any Congressional action that might abolish or phase out the Bureau of Indian Affairs or Indian boarding schools without the consent of the majority of Indian people. Congressman Belcher reassures Mrs. Rhodd that she is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as more information 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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School in 1969")
![["The document includes a letter from a member of Congress to a citizen asking for their opinions on various important issues facing the nation. The citizen responds with their views and concerns about the conditions at Chilocco Indian School and expresses their support for the school and certain individuals. The member of Congress acknowledges the response and thanks the citizen for their input."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School: 1969")
![["The document is a confirmation of the commitment of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to consult with elected tribal chairmen in Oklahoma before implementing any new policies. The message expresses gratitude for the support received at a conference in Oregon and reaffirms the commitment to work with tribal leaders. The message is signed by Louis R. Bruce, Commissioner 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_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Intertribal Chairman Overton James Regarding Policy Implementation Consultations")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes expressed appreciation and support for the Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center Program in a resolution adopted on April 11, 1969. They also recognized the need for legal aid for American Indians and supported the Legal Services Program of the Office of Economic Opportunity, specifically the Adair-Delaware County, Oklahoma program. They pledged efforts to ensure legal services are available to all eligible Indians in Oklahoma and announced support for the Legal Services for the Poor Act, 1969."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions in Support of Job Corps and Legal Services Programs, 1969")