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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Oklahoma Indians and Congressman Regarding Appointment of New Commissioner of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1953-10-25
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication on Choctaw Tribe Principal Chief Election: 1954 Correspondence from the Department of Interior
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and Miss Angie Debo Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1954-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment Application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1954-11-24
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- 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_6_60_21C_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication Regarding Pawnee Indian Tribe Claim Settlement
- 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:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959)
- 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_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_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)
![["The document is a letter from Page Belcher, a congressman from Oklahoma, responding to a letter of disappointment from Ernest Hunt regarding the appointment of a new Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Hunt and other Oklahoma Indians had supported Harry J.W. Belvin for the position, but Glenn L. Emmons was appointed instead, causing disappointment and protests. The Oklahoma Indians felt that promises made to them regarding the appointment had not been kept, and they requested that Belvin be appointed as an assistant to the new commissioner. The document includes a newspaper clipping reporting on the Kiowa Indians' protest of Emmons' appointment."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Oklahoma Indians and Congressman Regarding Appointment of New Commissioner of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a series of letters and documents related to the Choctaw Tribe and the need for a Principal Chief. The Department of the Interior is seeking the views of enrolled members of the tribe through a poll by mail, asking questions about the continued need for the office of the Principal Chief and how the Chief should be chosen. The terms of office for the current Principal Chiefs of the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole Tribes are set to expire on June 30, 1954. The documents also discuss the salary and expenses of the Principal Chief, which are currently paid for from Choctaw tribal funds. The Commissioner is seeking input from the tribe members on these matters."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Communication on Choctaw Tribe Principal Chief Election: 1954 Correspondence from the Department of Interior")
![["The document is a letter from Miss Angie Debo to Congressman Page Belcher, thanking him for his efforts in protecting Native Americans from the \"termination\" policy. She acknowledges his past actions in supporting the Osages and urges him to continue advocating for Native American rights. Debo emphasizes that this issue should transcend political affiliations and calls for continued vigilance in protecting Native American communities."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman Page Belcher and Miss Angie Debo Regarding Indian Affairs")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Joseph L. Shunkahmolah, Page Belcher, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Mr. Shunkahmolah's application for teaching positions at various Indian schools. The Bureau requests additional information from Mr. Shunkahmolah to determine his eligibility for the positions. Page Belcher offers assistance and promises to follow up with the Bureau for further information. Mr. Shunkahmolah expresses his willingness to attend school for further education if given the opportunity and seeks help in finding employment to support his family."]](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_35A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment Application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["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")
![["Mrs. Nellie Willard wrote to Congressman Page Belcher asking for assistance in receiving her share of the settlement money owed to the Pawnee Indian Tribe. The Bureau of Indian Affairs had issued a Final Order stating that the tribe was entitled to a specific amount of money, but Congress had not yet appropriated the funds. The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs explained the process of distributing settlement funds to tribes and mentioned that Mrs. Willard's family had a connection to the Pawnee Tribe. Congressman Belcher assured Mrs. Willard that he would carefully consider the matter when the appropriation came up for discussion in Congress."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Communication Regarding Pawnee Indian Tribe Claim Settlement")
![["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")
![["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 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")