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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School Students Accuse BIA of Slander and Neglect
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957), 82nd (1951-1953), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School Controversy: Brutality, Neglect, and Mismanagement Allegations
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 82nd (1951-1953), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Needs of the Pawnee Indian Agency in 1955
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Water Pollution on Osage Reservation Lands
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Kaw Indian Tribal Council's Land Survey Request, 1961
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Conditions at the Chilocco Indian School in 1961
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and Vocational Training Opportunities in Oklahoma in 1959
- Date:
- 1959-05-12
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Former Ponca Sub-Agency Buildings to the Ponca Tribe and American Legion Post No. 38
- Date:
- 1959-06-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Enrollment Number Inquiry
- Date:
- 1960-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961
- Date:
- 1961-09-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963)
![["Student leaders at Chilocco Indian School accuse the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs of slandering the school in an effort to eliminate it from BIA jurisdiction. They organize a letter-writing campaign and speak out against the bureau's proposed move to hand the school over to a private contractor. Students defend the school and refute allegations of mistreatment, urging their classmates to take action to save 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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School Students Accuse BIA of Slander and Neglect")
![["Chilocco Indian School, opened 85 years ago, has faced criticism for its treatment of students including physical and mental abuse. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has investigated the allegations of brutality and has removed staff members following the report. The school has grown significantly over the years and is now home to over 1,000 high school students from various tribes. The use of handcuffs to restrain unruly students has been a controversial issue at the school. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is working to address the criticisms and improve the operations of the 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_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School Controversy: Brutality, Neglect, and Mismanagement Allegations")
![["The document includes a series of letters and communications regarding the need for additional clerical assistance at the Pawnee Sub-Agency, as well as concerns about foreign policy and the treatment of Indian agencies. Congressman Page Belcher is involved in addressing these issues and promises to look into the requests made by Mr. Guy Fox and others."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Needs of the Pawnee Indian Agency in 1955")
![["Mr. Walter Colby, a Hereford breeder in Ponca City, Oklahoma, has been dealing with water pollution issues on his land within the Osage Reservation. He reached out to Hon. Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, for assistance. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been involved in addressing the situation and has provided reports and updates on the actions taken. Mr. Colby has also invited Mr. Belcher to visit his ranch to see the situation firsthand. The Bureau is working with the Osage Agency to address the pollution issue and provide support to Mr. Colby."]](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_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Water Pollution on Osage Reservation Lands")
![["Mr. Tom J. Dennison, Chairman of the Kaw Indian Tribal Council, wrote to Congressman Page Belcher requesting an appointment with the Secretary of the Interior regarding a survey on the status of Kaw Indian Half Breed Reserve Lands in Kansas. Congressman Belcher forwarded the request to the Department of the Interior, which informed that the matter was being reviewed by their Solicitor's Office and suggested that Mr. Dennison arrange for an appointment with their attorneys. Congressman Belcher assured Mr. Dennison that he was happy to assist further if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/87th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_6_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Yuchi,%20Kaw,%20Pawnee,%20St.%20Labre%20Indian%20School,%20and%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201961-1962/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Kaw Indian Tribal Council's Land Survey Request, 1961")
![["State Representative John Howe wrote to Congressman Page Belcher about the substandard and overcrowded conditions at the Chilocco Indian School. The school is in need of a new dormitory to house the increasing number of students. Congressman Belcher assured Howe that he would take up the matter with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and do what he could to improve the conditions at the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/87th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_6_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Yuchi,%20Kaw,%20Pawnee,%20St.%20Labre%20Indian%20School,%20and%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201961-1962/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Conditions at the Chilocco Indian School in 1961")
![["The document is a response from the Department of the Interior to Congressman Page Belcher regarding Indian matters raised by Mr. R. A. Parker. The Department addresses various topics including assistance for Turtle Mountain Indians, Indian Claims Commission, vocational training for Indians, eligibility criteria, and services for Indians in Oklahoma. The Department also mentions efforts to attract industry for employment opportunities for Indian people in the Ponca City area."]](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_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and Vocational Training Opportunities in Oklahoma in 1959")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between various individuals regarding the transfer of a building located at the Ponca Indian Sub-Agency to the American Legion Post No. 38 of White Eagle, Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs favors transferring the surplus buildings to the Ponca Tribe under certain provisions, and actions are being taken to facilitate the transfer. The American Legion Post is advised to make a formal request to the Ponca Tribe for the building. Congressman Page Belcher is actively involved in inquiring about the status of the building and facilitating the transfer process."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Former Ponca Sub-Agency Buildings to the Ponca Tribe and American Legion Post No. 38")
![["Mrs. Bonnie Belle Wilson Bateman contacted Congressman Page Belcher seeking information on her mother's Cherokee Roll enrollee number. Belcher forwarded her request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee, but they were unable to locate any information on her mother. The Bureau suggested contacting the Muskogee Area office for more information. The Bureau also mentioned that the Cherokee Nation's claims were being prosecuted before the Indian Claims Commission, and there was no authority to add names to the Cherokee Roll. Belcher reassured Mrs. Bateman that he would continue to investigate and provide updates as soon as he received more information."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Enrollment Number Inquiry")
![["The document includes correspondence between State Senator Roy E. Grantham and Congressman Page Belcher regarding the inadequate living conditions at the Chilocco Indian School. Senator Grantham expresses concern about the living conditions in the boys' dormitory and requests additional improvements, such as the construction of a new dormitory. Congressman Belcher assures Senator Grantham that he will address the issue with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and provide updates on any progress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/87th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_6_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Yuchi,%20Kaw,%20Pawnee,%20St.%20Labre%20Indian%20School,%20and%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201961-1962/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961")