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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Page Belcher's Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Investigation
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 82nd (1951-1953), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Concerning Alleged Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School and Potential Contract Negotiations
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Sale in Chilocco Reservation and Conservation Efforts in Western Kay County
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959)
![["Congressman Page Belcher received a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Chilocco Indian School, stating that allegations of mistreatment are under investigation and appropriate actions will be taken. The Bureau is holding off on contract negotiations for the school and appreciates the support of the Council of American Indians. They hope to resolve the matter soon and improve the educational program 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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Page Belcher's Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Investigation")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating allegations of physical mistreatment at Chilocco Indian School. The Superintendent and Principal have been temporarily reassigned pending the investigation. Contract negotiations with a private organization for the operation of the school have been put on hold. The Bureau is exploring the feasibility of a contractual arrangement for the school. They appreciate the support of the Council of American Indians and hope to resolve the matter quickly 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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Concerning Alleged Misconduct at Chilocco Indian School and Potential Contract Negotiations")
![["George E. Tarpenning, a member of the Western Kay County Soil Conservation District, wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher regarding the progress of their conservation work and the need for assistance with flood control projects. Tarpenning also mentioned the potential sale of land in the Chilocco Reservation and expressed interest in handling the sale through local talent. Belcher responded, promising to look into the matter and provide an update after receiving a report."]](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_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Sale in Chilocco Reservation and Conservation Efforts in Western Kay County")