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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange
- Date:
- 1966-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0007
- 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 Indian School Administration in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-01-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School Situation
- Date:
- 1969-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Student Leaders and Law Enforcement Officials Denounce Bureau of Indian Affairs' Report on Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-04-06
- 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:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1969 Shake-Up at Chilocco Indian School: Investigation and Replacement of Top Officials
- Date:
- 1969-04-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School Officials Replaced Amidst FBI Investigation into Conditions
- Date:
- 1969-04-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-06-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Senate Community Mental Health Centers Amendments of 1969
- Date:
- 1969-08-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-08-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program and Reverend Stoneking's Inquiry
- Date:
- 1970-09-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Mrs. Thelma Hudson, president of the Wa-pe-he Home Demonstration Club in Red Rock, Oklahoma, wrote to Senator Harris requesting the restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for the Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca community. She received a positive response from Member of Congress Page Belcher, who informed her that the Agent had been restored. Belcher also provided information regarding the Indian Home Economics program and explained the reduction in the Extension program due to funding limitations. The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs highlighted the importance of housing programs but assured that the need for Extension services to Indian people had not been reduced. The Wa Pe' He Home Demonstration Club members expressed their appreciation for the Extension services and requested the support of Senator Harris and Senator Monroney in restoring the services."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange")
![["Kenneth E. Black, a member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher expressing concern about the transfer of administration of Indian schools and education from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Black disagreed with the testimony given by Bill Pensoneau, Vice President of the National Indian Youth Council, and felt that only duly elected tribal officials should speak on behalf of the tribes. Belcher acknowledged Black's concerns and forwarded his letter to Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Henry Bellmon for their information."]](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_144_6B_0000-Labor%20and%20Public%20Welfare%20Legislative,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Indian School Administration in 1969")
![["Congressman Page Belcher is corresponding with Gareth Muchmore from the Ponca City News regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher has received letters from the Bureau of Indian Affairs about the possibility of contracting with a private organization for the school's operation. He is closely monitoring the situation and is willing to provide information and assistance."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School Situation")
![["Student leaders at Chilocco Indian School, along with law enforcement officials, condemned the Bureau of Indian Affairs' report alleging criminal malpractice by school leaders. They believe the charges are false and may be used as an excuse to lease the school to a private contractor. Students spoke out against the allegations and urged others to write to their representatives to defend the school. The officials who drafted the report claim it is an internal document for investigation purposes. The student leaders formed a Save Our Schools group and called for an end to the slander of 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_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Student Leaders and Law Enforcement Officials Denounce Bureau of Indian Affairs' Report on Chilocco Indian School")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has ordered the immediate replacement of the Superintendent and Principal of the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma following allegations of brutality and mistreatment of students. Assistant Secretary Harrison Loesch has directed a thorough investigation into the conditions at the school, with concerns raised about students being handcuffed for long periods and subjected to physical punishment. The school is run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and accommodates around 1,000 Indian boarding pupils. The Superintendent and Principal are being reassigned temporarily while the investigation takes place. Dr. Leon Wall, the Superintendent, has admitted that some students are handcuffed for disciplinary reasons but denies reports of brutality at the institution. The investigation was triggered by a report from a BIA inspection team and there are plans to improve the quality of education and living environment at 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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "1969 Shake-Up at Chilocco Indian School: Investigation and Replacement of Top Officials")
![["Officials at Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma are being replaced pending an FBI investigation into conditions at the school. Senator Henry Bellmon expresses confidence that improvements will be made. Students rally in defense of the school, denying allegations of mistreatment and demanding the Bureau of Indian Affairs stop slandering Chilocco. The Bureau is accused of prioritizing profits over quality education. Students vow to fight to save 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_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School Officials Replaced Amidst FBI Investigation into Conditions")
![["The document consists of a series of letters dated in May and June 1969 regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. Congresswoman Page Belcher is corresponding with Mrs. Delphine Rhodd about the possibility of the Bureau of Indian Affairs contracting with a private organization to operate the school. Mrs. Rhodd has expressed concerns and gathered support from a group called \"Indian Citizens for Action\" to protest any Congressional action that might abolish or phase out the Bureau of Indian Affairs or Indian boarding schools without the consent of the majority of Indian people. Congressman Belcher reassures Mrs. Rhodd that she is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School in 1969")
![["Dr. Edwin Fair, a psychiatrist director, wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher urging support for S. 2523, the Senate Community Mental Health Centers Amendments of 1969. The document outlines the reasons why the Senate bill is preferable to the House version and highlights three specific provisions in the Senate bill that the Bi-State Mental Health Foundation supports. Congressman Belcher responded, indicating that he will carefully consider the points made in Dr. Fair's letter when the conference report comes before the House for consideration."]](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_144_6B_0000-Labor%20and%20Public%20Welfare%20Legislative,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Senate Community Mental Health Centers Amendments of 1969")
![["The document is a series of letters and news articles regarding the Sac and Fox Tribal Business Committee's trip to Washington, D.C. They received compliments for their participation and presentations, and thanked Congressman Happy Camp for his hospitality. The committee also discussed tribal issues and future plans. Additionally, there is a mention of a new livestock market opening in Holdenville, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs")
![["The document is a response to a inquiry made by Reverend Arthur Stoneking regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program. The response explains that the program involves utilizing Indian service organizations and ex-offenders to provide counseling and pre-release services to individuals of Indian descent in custody in Federal and State institutions. The response also provides a list of organizations involved in the program and explains the selection process. It addresses concerns about timing and issuance of contracts, stating that the Institute of Criminal Law and Procedure is responsible for the program and has the capability to revise it if necessary. The response assures cooperation and assistance to Reverend Stoneking and others involved in the program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program and Reverend Stoneking's Inquiry")