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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1954 Correspondence between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Attorney Frances McFadyen Regarding Indian Area Offices Consolidation
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_38_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal to Save Celilo Falls: A Message from the Yakima Indians
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Bill H.R. 3203: Subcommittee on Indian Affairs Meeting Update
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The New Tomahawk: Official Organ of the Ojibway Tomahawk Band
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Indian Contract Swindles in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cherokee Nation, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Extension of Time Limit for Indian Claims Presentation Act
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Justice: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for House Bill H.R. 1631: Returning Land to Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribe of Indians
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_56_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Redistricting the Five Civilized Tribes: A Plan for Administrative Efficiency
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Bacone Bill Hearings and Committee Reaction
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["Frances McFadyen, an attorney at law in Anadarko, Oklahoma, received a letter from Honorable Page Belcher regarding the consolidation of Indian Area Offices. The decision was well-received, and Brewster McFadyen had recently completed a course at Ft. Leavenworth and was preparing to go to the Far East after a month's leave. Frances and her mother sent their regards to Page and Gladys."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1954 Correspondence between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Attorney Frances McFadyen Regarding Indian Area Offices Consolidation")
![["The Yakima Indians are appealing to Honorable George B. Schwabe to save their fishing rights at Celilo Falls on the Columbia River, which are guaranteed in a treaty from 1855. They are asking for support to stop the construction of The Dalles Dam, which would flood Celilo Falls and harm their community. They are requesting that Schwabe vote against appropriations for the dam."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_38_0000-Flood%20Control,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_38_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal to Save Celilo Falls: A Message from the Yakima Indians")
![["The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs has scheduled a meeting on June 28th to consider bill H.R. 3203, introduced by Mr. SCHWABE, which aims to extend the period for presenting Indian claims to the Indian Claims Commission from five to seven years."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Bill H.R. 3203: Subcommittee on Indian Affairs Meeting Update")
![["The document consists of various bills introduced in the House of Representatives related to Indian claims and the Indian Claims Commission. It also includes information about the Ojibway Tomahawk Band and contact details for Gertrude Larche in St. Paul, Minnesota."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The New Tomahawk: Official Organ of the Ojibway Tomahawk Band")
![["The document contains correspondence regarding complaints about the approval of contracts for attorneys to represent Indian tribes before the Indian Claims Commission. There are concerns about fraud and unethical practices in the process of selecting lawyers to represent the tribes. The document also mentions the need for a thorough investigation into these issues. The document writer expresses frustration with the lack of action taken by Congress and the Indian Bureau in addressing these complaints."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Indian Contract Swindles in Oklahoma")
![["The document proposes to extend the five-year limit on presenting Indian claims to the Indian Claims Commission to seven years. This would amend sections 12 and 23 of the Act that established the Commission in 1946. Oklahoma Enabling Act."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of Time Limit for Indian Claims Presentation Act")
![["The document is from K.B. Cornell, a public accountant, to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding H.R. 1631, a bill concerning lands near El Reno, Oklahoma. Cornell supports the bill as it is just for the Cheyenne-Indian Tribe and believes in doing what is right, regardless of political affiliation. He also mentions his professional field in tax accounting and praises Schwabe's ideas on taxation preferences. Cornell leaves the matter to Schwabe's judgement and expresses frustration over recent political events."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Justice: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["Mr. K.B. Cornell, a public accountant, wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe in support of House Bill H.R. 1631, which pertains to returning 9500 acres of land in Canadian County, Oklahoma back to the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribe of Indians. Cornell emphasizes the importance of honoring treaties with Native American tribes and urges the Congressman to pass the bill. Congressman Schwabe responds that he will consider the arguments presented during the bill's consideration on the floor of the House of Representatives."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Support for House Bill H.R. 1631: Returning Land to Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribe of Indians")
![["The document is a bill introduced in Congress to prohibit the establishment or maintenance of certain area offices of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, with exceptions for the Territory of Alaska and offices on reservations. It also discusses the redistricting of the Five Civilized Tribes area for administrative purposes due to budget constraints, with consideration given to population, resources, and workload. The reduction in districts is seen as necessary due to the progress made by the tribes in managing their own affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_56_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_56_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Redistricting the Five Civilized Tribes: A Plan for Administrative Efficiency")
![["Frank V. Shaw, an Aberdeen-Angus breeder from Burbank, Oklahoma, writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting a copy of the hearings on the Basone Bill and his opinion on the committee members' reaction to the opposition's presentation on behalf of the Osages. Shaw expresses doubt about the reliability of his source and seeks authentic information on the matter. The Committee reports that there are no indications that the hearings on H. J. Res 8 will be printed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Bacone Bill Hearings and Committee Reaction")