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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Investigation of Anadarko Indian Office: A Correspondence between Mr. Guy Fox and Representative Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Representation of Certain Indians for Income Tax Refund Claims
- Date:
- 1953-06-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for Mr. Tennyson Berry
- Date:
- 1953-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Euchee Tribe's Claim Status in 1953
- Date:
- 1953-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Communication and Legislation Efforts of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1953
- Date:
- 1953-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Position at Sequoyah Indian Training School, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-11-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1953 Correspondence Regarding Otoe-Missouria Tribal Council Election Procedures
- Date:
- 1953-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Petition to Retain Honorable W. O. Roberts as Area Director for the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1953-12-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Creek Nation
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between the Osage Tribe of Indians and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding House Concurrent Resolution No. 108
- Date:
- 1953-12-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Carl Albert Regarding the Proposed Closure of Claremore Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1953-12-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The document from Page Belcher to Guy Fox addresses concerns about the investigation of the Anadarko Indian Office. Belcher assures Fox that there will be an impartial investigation conducted by reputable congressmen. Belcher also expresses interest in helping the Pawnee Indian Business Council and assures them of his support. In response, Fox expresses concerns about the reputation of Wade Head and G. C. Gardner, and urges Belcher to listen to their side of the story. Fox also praises Gardner and asks for support from Belcher in addressing the issues raised."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Investigation of Anadarko Indian Office: A Correspondence between Mr. Guy Fox and Representative Page Belcher")
![["Mr. Belcher is forwarding correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Mr. Whitney regarding Mr. Whitney's proposals to represent certain Indians in tax refund claims. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has declined to enter into a contract with Mr. Whitney and will only consider contracts under specific conditions. Mr. Whitney's proposed contracts with certain Indians have not been approved or disapproved, and he is advised to direct further communications to the Acting Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Representation of Certain Indians for Income Tax Refund Claims")
![["Mr. Tennyson Berry is facing financial difficulties and has reached out for help. Page Belcher, a member of the House of Representatives, wrote to the Anadarko Area Office to inquire about assistance for Mr. Berry. The Area Director explained that the couple was discontinued from receiving assistance due to their income from lease rentals and advised them to reapply for help from the County Welfare Department. Belcher reassured Mr. Berry that he will look into his case and try to help in any way possible."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for Mr. Tennyson Berry")
![["Mrs. Marguerite Maben from Tulsa, Oklahoma is inquiring about the status of a claim by the Euchee Tribe. She is seeking information on any awards made by the Indian Claims Commission and the current status of the case. She mentions the previous attorney for the tribe, Judge Maben, who passed away, and the appointment of a new attorney. Congressman Page Belcher is assisting her in obtaining information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The document exchanges detail the efforts to obtain information on the Euchee Tribe's claim."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Euchee Tribe's Claim Status in 1953")
![["The document consists of letters and memorandums from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee Area Office in Oklahoma to Hon. Page Belcher, a House of Representatives member. The documents discuss the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma endorsing or opposing various bills introduced in the 83rd Congress related to Indian affairs. The documents provide information on the council's recommendations and actions on specific legislative measures. Additionally, there is a memorandum urging tribal leaders to review and study a proposed bill (H. R. 1084) for discussion at their next council meeting. The bills discussed cover topics such as Indian land leasing, claims commission time extensions, and amendment of the Social Security Act to disregard the value of land held in trust for Indians in determining need."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Communication and Legislation Efforts of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1953")
![["Mr. Keeler recommended Mr. William A. Ames for the position of Superintendent of the Sequoyah Indian Training School at Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Hon. Page Belcher acknowledged the recommendation and expressed gratitude for it."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Position at Sequoyah Indian Training School, 1953")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a letter regarding an upcoming tribal council election for the Otoe-Missouria tribe. It explains that the current tribal council handled the election process and that all candidates filed within the deadline. The document also states that tribal members should stay informed on tribal matters through the tribal council, not the office that received the letter."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1953 Correspondence Regarding Otoe-Missouria Tribal Council Election Procedures")
![["The Creek Tribal Council in Muskogee, Oklahoma is petitioning Congress and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to retain W. O. Roberts as the Area Director for the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma. They praise Roberts for his leadership, efficiency, and dedication to the well-being of the Creek people. The council endorses Roberts for continued service in his position."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Muskogee+Area+Office,+1953/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Petition to Retain Honorable W. O. Roberts as Area Director for the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma")
![["The document is a correspondence between Page Belcher, a Member of Congress from Enid, Oklahoma, and Paul Pitts, the Principal Chief of the Osage Tribe of Indians. Paul Pitts expresses gratitude to Page Belcher for his efforts in getting the Osage Tribe of Indians deleted from a certain resolution. Belcher expresses appreciation for the kind words and states he is always willing to help Pitts and his people."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between the Osage Tribe of Indians and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding House Concurrent Resolution No. 108")
![["The letter is a response to a protest against the proposal to close the Indian Hospital at Claremore, Oklahoma. The sender assures the recipient that they will cooperate with the Oklahoma delegation to prevent the closure of the hospital."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Claremore+Indian+Hospital,+1953/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Carl Albert Regarding the Proposed Closure of Claremore Indian Hospital")