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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Cherokee Principal Chief W.W. Keeler Requesting Support to Prevent the Closure of an Indian Hospital in Oklahoma, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-12-18
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between the Osage Tribe of Indians and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding House Concurrent Resolution No. 108
- Date:
- 1953-12-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Carl Albert Regarding the Proposed Closure of Claremore Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1953-12-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of the Creek Tribal Council Regarding Muskogee Area Director
- Date:
- 1953-12-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1955 Correspondence Regarding the Adoption of the Johnson-O'Malley Contract for Tribal Programs
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication on Choctaw Tribe Principal Chief Election: 1954 Correspondence from the Department of Interior
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and Miss Angie Debo Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Protests and Complaints about Current Indian Policy: Correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congressional Representatives
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Transfer of the Indian Service Extension Department
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The letter is a request from W.W. Keeler, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Honorable Carl Albert, asking for his influence to stop the closure of the Indian Hospital at Claremore, Oklahoma by the A.U.S. Public Health Service. Keeler believes that closing the hospital would leave many Indians without medical treatment and considers it to be a false economy. He expresses appreciation for any help Albert can provide on this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Claremore+Indian+Hospital,+1953/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Cherokee Principal Chief W.W. Keeler Requesting Support to Prevent the Closure of an Indian Hospital in Oklahoma, 1953")
![["The document is a correspondence between Page Belcher, a Member of Congress from Enid, Oklahoma, and Paul Pitts, the Principal Chief of the Osage Tribe of Indians. Paul Pitts expresses gratitude to Page Belcher for his efforts in getting the Osage Tribe of Indians deleted from a certain resolution. Belcher expresses appreciation for the kind words and states he is always willing to help Pitts and his people."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between the Osage Tribe of Indians and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding House Concurrent Resolution No. 108")
![["The letter is a response to a protest against the proposal to close the Indian Hospital at Claremore, Oklahoma. The sender assures the recipient that they will cooperate with the Oklahoma delegation to prevent the closure of the hospital."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Claremore+Indian+Hospital,+1953/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Carl Albert Regarding the Proposed Closure of Claremore Indian Hospital")
![["The letter is a thank you note from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, to Mr. J. J. Mingo, Secretary of the Creek Tribal Council, for sending a resolution regarding the recommendation for the Muskogee Area Director."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Muskogee+Area+Office,+1953/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of the Creek Tribal Council Regarding Muskogee Area Director")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee, Oklahoma voted to support a proposed contract between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College for extension activities. They approved the resolution with the condition that if the services provided are not successful in improving extension services for the tribes, they reserve the right to withdraw their support after a year. The document was addressed to Congressman Belcher."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1955 Correspondence Regarding the Adoption of the Johnson-O'Malley Contract for Tribal Programs")
![["The document is a series of letters and documents related to the Choctaw Tribe and the need for a Principal Chief. The Department of the Interior is seeking the views of enrolled members of the tribe through a poll by mail, asking questions about the continued need for the office of the Principal Chief and how the Chief should be chosen. The terms of office for the current Principal Chiefs of the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole Tribes are set to expire on June 30, 1954. The documents also discuss the salary and expenses of the Principal Chief, which are currently paid for from Choctaw tribal funds. The Commissioner is seeking input from the tribe members on these matters."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Communication on Choctaw Tribe Principal Chief Election: 1954 Correspondence from the Department of Interior")
![["The document is a letter from Miss Angie Debo to Congressman Page Belcher, thanking him for his efforts in protecting Native Americans from the \"termination\" policy. She acknowledges his past actions in supporting the Osages and urges him to continue advocating for Native American rights. Debo emphasizes that this issue should transcend political affiliations and calls for continued vigilance in protecting Native American communities."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and Miss Angie Debo Regarding Indian Affairs")
![["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")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has received many complaints from the public regarding Indian policy, influenced by literature from the Association on American Indian Affairs. The Bureau refutes the claims made in the literature and defends their policies under Commissioner Emmons. They emphasize the importance of assisting Indian communities and improving their living standards. The Bureau also highlights their commitment to consultation with Indian communities and denies any deprivation of rights."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Protests and Complaints about Current Indian Policy: Correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congressional Representatives")
![["The document is from Robert Goombi to Page Belcher, expressing opposition to the proposed transfer of the Indian Service Extension Department to the State Extension Service. Goombi lists reasons why the transfer would be detrimental to the Indian community, emphasizing the important work done by the current extension workers in aiding Indian farmers and providing support to the community. Goombi also highlights the potential negative impact of granting contracts to outside contractors for road projects, which could result in job loss for Indian workers. Goombi urges Belcher to oppose the transfer and advocate for the continuation of the current extension services."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Transfer of the Indian Service Extension Department")