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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of New Creek Chief in 1955 by Secretary of Interior
- Date:
- 1955-01-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Increase in Dental Research Appropriations and Construction of Dental Research Building in 1956
- Date:
- 1955-04-04
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for the Relocation of Plains Indians Consolidated Agency to Pawnee, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1955-04-07
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Increase in Mutual Security Appropriation Bill
- Date:
- 1955-05-24
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes' Internal Affairs, 1958
- Date:
- 1956-03-09
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information and Plea for Democratic Process in Tribe Termination Bills: A Letter from the Presbyterian Women's Organization
- Date:
- 1956-03-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tribal Resolutions and Recommendations in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1958)
- Date:
- 1957-07-10
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1957 Correspondence Between Chas A. Bredin and Congressman Belcher's Office
- Date:
- 1957-09-05
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
![["On August 19, 1955 at 2:00 PM, Miss Tighe from Mr. Rexley's office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs called to report that the Secretary of Interior had appointed a new Creek Chief, Mr. Roley Buck of Okemah, Oklahoma."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of New Creek Chief in 1955 by Secretary of Interior")
![["Dr. E. W. Foster, Jr. wrote a letter to Representative Page Belcher requesting increased appropriations for dental research and the construction of a dental research building. Page Belcher responded, stating that funds for dental research are currently included in other appropriations and that no separate funding for a dental research building had been requested. However, he assured Dr. Foster that he would remember the society's request when legislation for these programs comes up for consideration."]](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_21_1A_0000-Appropriations%20Legislative,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Increase in Dental Research Appropriations and Construction of Dental Research Building in 1956")
![["The author, Jo O. Ferguson, is advocating for the relocation of the Plains Indians Consolidated Agency to Pawnee, Oklahoma, citing the town's suitable facilities and government-owned buildings. He has contacted Congressman Richard M. Simpson and Secretary of the Interior Fred A. Seaton to discuss the matter further, emphasizing the benefits of the move for the agency and the Indian population it serves. Ferguson also mentions his interest in the Republican party and his previous candidacy for Governor in 1950."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for the Relocation of Plains Indians Consolidated Agency to Pawnee, Oklahoma")
![["The document is a response to Mr. E.M. Howard's opposition to an increase of one and a half billion dollars in the Mutual Security appropriation bill. The sender, Page Belcher, acknowledges Mr. Howard's views and invites further comments or suggestions. The document also mentions the House Appropriations Subcommittee's decision to increase foreign aid spending despite claiming to cut it."]](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_21_1A_0000-Appropriations%20Legislative,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_21_1A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Increase in Mutual Security Appropriation Bill")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding a matter concerning the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes. The documents discuss the legality of certain elections and decisions made by the tribes' Business Committee, as well as concerns about separation issues and the lack of proper representation of the tribes' interests. The Kiowa Progressive Organization expresses opposition to the dissolution of the tribes' affiliation and questions the methods used by the Business Committee. They also appeal for a postponement of tribal elections and raise concerns about the economic impact of the separation. The documents are addressed to various officials and government representatives for further action and consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes' Internal Affairs, 1958")
![["The document is from Mrs. Howard H. Harris to Congressman Page Belcher, expressing concern about termination bills affecting Native American tribes. The document requests information on government publications related to the issue and calls for re-negotiation of agreements for a necessary transition period, as well as for termination legislation to only be enacted with the full participation and consent of the tribes involved."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Information and Plea for Democratic Process in Tribe Termination Bills: A Letter from the Presbyterian Women's Organization")
![["The document is a letter from Marie L. Hayes to Page Belcher, a member of Congress, regarding a resolution reaffirmed by The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1958. The resolution covers various matters affecting Indian Tribes under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Area Offices, including recommendations related to Indian Claims Commission, relocation, vocational training, credit associations, leasing and sale of Indian land, rehabilitation measures, old age assistance, hot lunch program, general welfare, and protection of Indian rights. Belcher is asked to consider and take action on the recommendations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tribal Resolutions and Recommendations in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1958)")
![["The document is from Mrs. Eva Smith, secretary to Congressman Belcher, to Mr. Chas A. Bredin acknowledging the receipt of his communication and pamphlets. She assures him that the Congressman will be informed of his message as soon as possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0000-B-%20General,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1957 Correspondence Between Chas A. Bredin and Congressman Belcher's Office")
