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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Claims of the Euchee and Pottawatomie Indian Tribes
- Date:
- 1954-10-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment Application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1954-11-24
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Controversy Over the Appointment of Marcy Cully as Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation: A Letter from Phillip Walker, Chairman of the General Council
- Date:
- 1954-12-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Historical Resolution of Pawnee Business and Nasharo Councils Addressing Land Cessions, Drought, and Poverty
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Lease Request of the Summit Site on the Mescalero Indian Reservation
- Date:
- 1955-01-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
![["Mrs. W. N. Maben inquires about two claims pending before the Indian Claims Commission, one for the Euchee Tribe and one for the Prairie Band of Pottawatomie Indians. She expresses her belief in the re-election of Page Belcher and requests information on the status of the claims. Belcher responds, providing information on the claims and suggesting that Mrs. Maben contact the attorneys representing the Indians for further details."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Claims of the Euchee and Pottawatomie Indian Tribes")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Joseph L. Shunkahmolah, Page Belcher, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Mr. Shunkahmolah's application for teaching positions at various Indian schools. The Bureau requests additional information from Mr. Shunkahmolah to determine his eligibility for the positions. Page Belcher offers assistance and promises to follow up with the Bureau for further information. Mr. Shunkahmolah expresses his willingness to attend school for further education if given the opportunity and seeks help in finding employment to support his family."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment Application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document addresses the appointment of Marcy Cully as Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation without the approval of the General Council. The General Council did not approve of the appointment and planned to impeach Cully for misconduct. The document requests an explanation from the Area Director regarding the appointment and questions whether it was based on falsified resolutions or misrepresentation. The Chairman of the General Council asserts their right to select or reject their leaders without interference."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Controversy Over the Appointment of Marcy Cully as Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation: A Letter from Phillip Walker, Chairman of the General Council")
![["The Pawnee Business Council and Nasharo Council passed a resolution outlining the historical injustices and hardships faced by the Pawnee Tribe, including loss of land, destruction of resources, lack of government support, and mistreatment in education. They express a desire for relief from poverty caused by natural disasters and call for special consideration and support from the government. They also emphasize their loyalty to the U.S. government and their willingness to work towards meeting expectations in the future."]](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_15B_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Historical Resolution of Pawnee Business and Nasharo Councils Addressing Land Cessions, Drought, and Poverty")
![["The document is a response to Mr. William C. Hubbard's inquiry about leasing a portion of the Mescalero Indian Reservation in New Mexico for business purposes. The response states that the Mescalero Apache Tribe is planning their own business development at the location and is not interested in leasing the land. Therefore, it is unlikely that Mr. Hubbard will be able to obtain a lease for the Summit site. The document also mentions that all lease matters are handled in the field and copies of Mr. Hubbard's letter have been sent to the Area Director and Superintendent for their information."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Lease Request of the Summit Site on the Mescalero Indian Reservation")