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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_23_0000_2209
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy. Several people are clapping for them.
- Date:
- 1950/1976
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Veterans--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967), 86th (1959-1961), 91st (1969-1971), 82nd (1951-1953), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 84th (1955-1957), 94th (1975-1977), 83rd (1953-1955), 88th (1963-1965), 87th (1961-1963), 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to National American Indian Housing Council's Quarterly Meeting
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 87th (1961-1963), 94th (1975-1977), 88th (1963-1965), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tax Exemption on Homestead Allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Quapaw Tribal Business Committee and House of Representatives Regarding H.R. 9824 Legislation
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Pawnee Indian Claim Inquiry
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Resolution of the Seminole County Bar Association and the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Ancestral Indian Tribe Search, 1960
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- McIntosh, W.E. (Dode), 1893-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tribal Affairs, Indian Land Sales, and Hospital Care in the United States (March-July 1959)
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Indian Affairs in 1959
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961)
- 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)
![["Black and white photograph print of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy. Several people are clapping for them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_23_0000_2209_thumbnail.jpg "John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy. Several people are clapping for them.")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett acknowledges and thanks Johnnye Chopper for the invitation to the National American Indian Housing Council's Quarterly meeting, but regrets being unable to attend. He is sending a staff member in his place and extends his best wishes for a successful meeting."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to National American Indian Housing Council's Quarterly Meeting")
![["Mr. George Williams from Wilburton, Oklahoma wrote to Hon. Page Belcher, House of Representatives, requesting information on tax exemption for homestead allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes. Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for clarification. The Bureau suggested Williams contact the Area Director for more information. Belcher assured Williams he would provide the information once he received it. Belcher also mentioned a report on House Resolution authorizing an investigation of Indian Affairs, which he sent separately. Williams expressed his support for President Eisenhower and requested updates on any changes in Indian policies."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tax Exemption on Homestead Allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["The Quapaw Tribal Business Committee has adopted a resolution requesting immediate action on H. R. 9824, a bill related to the distribution of judgment funds awarded to the Quapaw Tribe. The Committee has requested the assistance of the Honorable Page Belcher in expediting this request. Page Belcher has responded, indicating that further action on the legislation is pending a report from the Department of the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee. Belcher assures the Committee that he will give the matter his careful attention when it is presented to the House."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Quapaw Tribal Business Committee and House of Representatives Regarding H.R. 9824 Legislation")
![["Roy W. Cox wrote to Page Belcher inquiring about the Pawnee Indian claim and when they would receive money that had been appropriated to them. Belcher referred Cox to the attorneys for the Tribe in Tulsa for further information. Belcher assured Cox that he would look into the matter and provide an update. Cox expressed gratitude and provided an update on the weather in the area."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Pawnee Indian Claim Inquiry")
![["The document from the Seminole County Bar Association expresses concern about the discretion exercised by the Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in releasing trust funds for fees and expenses ordered by the County Court. The Department of the Interior explains that the Secretary has supervisory control over restricted property, and while they respect the actions of the probate courts in Oklahoma, they must independently examine claims to ensure fairness. Appeals can be made to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Secretary of the Interior. The Bar Association is assured that appeals are carefully considered."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Resolution of the Seminole County Bar Association and the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Albert Brett is trying to trace her ancestral Indian tribe number and has reached out to various government agencies for help. Despite efforts from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and National Archives, they were unable to locate the information she desired. Honorable Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, offered continued assistance but ultimately could not provide the information Mrs. Brett was seeking. The National Archives and Records Service also conducted a search but did not find any mention of the individuals Mrs. Brett was looking for in their records. The Bureau of Indian Affairs forwarded Mrs. Brett's letter to the National Archives for further investigation. Despite the efforts of these agencies, Mrs. Brett's search for her ancestral Indian tribe number remains unsuccessful."]](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_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Ancestral Indian Tribe Search, 1960")
![["The document consists of three letters regarding the support for Senate Bill 51 for the sale of Indian lands, House Con. Res. 7 to prevent the closure or reduction of Indian hospitals, and the importance of consulting with Indian tribes before closing any health facilities. The documents emphasize the need for adequate healthcare facilities for the Indian population and advocate for a non-discriminatory approach to healthcare provision."]](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_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tribal Affairs, Indian Land Sales, and Hospital Care in the United States (March-July 1959)")
![["Don Johnson, Secretary-Manager of the Pawnee Chamber of Commerce, wrote to Congressman Page Belcher and Assistant Secretary of the Interior Roger Ernst regarding concerns about the Pawnee sub-agency and Anadarko Area office. He raised issues such as the potential dismissal of a custodian, lack of promotions for the Pawnee administrator, and understaffing causing inefficiencies in handling individual Indian money accounts. Johnson expressed gratitude for their efforts and hoped for a resolution to the issues."]](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_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Indian Affairs in 1959")
![["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")