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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Debating the Indian Claims Commission Bill
- Date:
- 1946-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Chickasaw Nation, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Comanche Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Comanche Tribe Constitutional Committee, 1958-1959
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1953 Correspondence Regarding Retroactive Application of Federal Income Tax on Indian Tribal Lands
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Taxation
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Claims Commission Hearings, 1954
- Date:
- 1954-09-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Comanche Constitutional Committee (1958-1959)
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1955 Opposition to the Removal of U.S. Guardianship Over Indians: A Resolution of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribal Business Committee
- Date:
- 1956-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Page Belcher and Angie Debo Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1956-12-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Shawnee Indians: A Series of Letters from 1957
- Date:
- 1958-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Shawnee Indian Sanatorium Situation
- Date:
- 1959-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Per Capita Payment Roll for Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes
- Date:
- 1959-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
![["The document discusses the Indian Claims Commission Bill and the opposition to it. The writer, Mrs. Scott, expresses her disagreement with creating a new government agency for Indian affairs and believes that settling claims should be done without the need for a new commission. She also mentions the different approaches of the Republican and Democratic parties to Indian claims settlement. The Congressman, George B. Schwabe, defends the bill and explains that it was the result of careful study and input from various parties interested in the welfare of the Indians. He also mentions that the bill was supported by both Democrats and Republicans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Debating the Indian Claims Commission Bill")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Houston Bus Hill, a lawyer, and various government officials regarding the Comanche Tribe of Indians and the defeat of a proposed constitution. The documents acknowledge receipt of communications, provide updates on the status of the matter, and discuss interpretations and legal implications of the proposed constitution. The government officials express regret that the reply is not more favorable and offer assistance in further clarifying the situation."]](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_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Comanche Tribe Constitutional Committee, 1958-1959")
![["The document from the U.S. Treasury Department addresses a request by various Indian tribes regarding the application of a decision on the taxation of income from restricted Indian lands. The Bureau of Internal Revenue explains their position on the matter and the history of taxation laws related to Indian income. The document also discusses a specific case involving Comanche Indians and their income tax payments. The document explains the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe the extent of retroactive effect in tax rulings and decisions."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0021_thumbnail.jpg "1953 Correspondence Regarding Retroactive Application of Federal Income Tax on Indian Tribal Lands")
![["Mr. Ernest Hunt wrote a letter inquiring about the number of delegates authorized to attend hearings before the Indian Claims Commission. Page Belcher, a member of the House of Representatives, contacted the Bureau and found out that only three delegates were needed as observers, not testifiers. Hunt was informed of this decision and encouraged to reach out for further assistance."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Claims Commission Hearings, 1954")
![["The document includes a series of letters between Mr. Houston Bus Hill, Congressman Page Belcher, and Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Roger Ernst, regarding the proposed constitution for the Comanche Tribe. The documents discuss the outcome of the election held on November 29, 1958, concerns about the interpretation of the proposed constitution, and efforts to inform and involve the Comanche Tribe in the decision-making process. Congressman Belcher forwards Mr. Hill's concerns to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and seeks further information on the matter."]](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_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Comanche Constitutional Committee (1958-1959)")
![["The document is a response from Rep. Page Belcher to a resolution sent by the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache Tribal Business Committee regarding the removal of the United States' guardianship over Indians. The committee expressed their opposition to the passage of S. 401, a bill that would abolish the functions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and remove guardianship over Indians and trusteeship over Indian lands. They believe that the tribes are not yet ready for such a change due to disparities in health and business knowledge between tribal members and the non-Indian population. They petition their representatives in Congress to oppose the bill and send copies of their resolution to federal officials. Rep. Belcher acknowledges receipt of the resolution and promises to carefully consider the matter."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1955 Opposition to the Removal of U.S. Guardianship Over Indians: A Resolution of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribal Business Committee")
![["Miss Angie Debo wrote a letter to Hon. Page Belcher, a member of Congress, congratulating him on his re-election and expressing her concerns regarding an Indian matter involving the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes. She requested that the vote on a constitution be postponed until after a regular tribal election and an investigation by the Association on American Indian Affairs is completed. Belcher acknowledged her letter and assured her that he will do everything he can to address the issue. He also forwarded a copy of a letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Interior regarding the matter."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Page Belcher and Angie Debo Regarding Indian Affairs")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Ted Reynolds and Congressman Page Belcher discussing the use of Peyote among Indian tribes, specifically the Shawnee Indians. Mr. Reynolds expresses concern about the negative effects of Peyote on the Shawnee tribe and urges Congressman Belcher to educate himself on the issue. Congressman Belcher acknowledges the letters and states that he will look into the matter and consider the information provided."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Shawnee Indians: A Series of Letters from 1957")
![["The document is a response from Carl Albert, a Congressman from Oklahoma, to Robert Goombi, Chairman of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribal Business Committee. Goombi had sent a letter to Senator Kerr regarding several cases pending in the Solicitor's Office, including a contract with an attorney, title to property, tribal constitution amendments, and an estate case. The Committee had passed a resolution authorizing legal representation, but the contract was disapproved by the Area Director. The document also includes the resolution passed by the Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20KiowaComanche,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Shawnee Indian Sanatorium Situation")
![["The document is from Robert Goombi, Chairman of the Kiowa-Comanche & Apache Tribal Business Committee, recommending Houston Bus Hill for a vacancy on the Indian Claims Commission. Goombi expresses his belief that Hill is qualified and well-respected within the Indian community. Carl Albert, a Congressman, acknowledges receipt of the recommendation and appreciates it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20KiowaComanche,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Per Capita Payment Roll for Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes")