Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Chilocco Indian School Students Accuse BIA of Slander and Neglect 1950-01-01 1950-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951); 84th (1955-1957); 82nd (1951-1953); 85th (1957-1959); 86th (1959-1961); 83rd (1953-1955) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_10_0000, Box 141, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0042 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865753 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/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0042.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education--United States Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians; Chilocco Nation; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 1 Page 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senator Bellmon's Critique of Political Exploitation of Minority Groups 1950-01-01 1950-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951); 82nd (1951-1953); 85th (1957-1959); 84th (1955-1957); 86th (1959-1961); 83rd (1953-1955) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_10_0000, Box 141, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0044 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_0044_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865755 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/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0044.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chilocco Nation; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 1 Page The document discusses the Ponca City News, a newspaper published in Oklahoma. It mentions the staff and ownership of the newspaper, as well as a quote from Psalms and a statement from President John F. Kennedy about war. The editor criticizes Senator Henry Bellmon for his actions regarding minority groups and Senator Teddy Kennedy's political tour of Alaska, suggesting it is for publicity rather than genuine concern. Bellmon's actions are praised for calling attention to this issue, and the editor criticizes the biased reporting and motives behind Kennedy's tour. It is suggested that Bellmon's actions may not have a significant impact on Teddy Kennedy's campaign. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Chilocco Indian School Controversy: Brutality, Neglect, and Mismanagement Allegations 1950-01-01 1950-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951); 82nd (1951-1953); 86th (1959-1961); 83rd (1953-1955); 85th (1957-1959); 84th (1955-1957) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_10_0000, Box 141, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0045 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865756 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/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0045.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education--United States Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Chilocco Nation 1 Page 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Removal of Land Restrictions in Richardson County, Nebraska 1951-01-01 1951-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955); 82nd (1951-1953) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_2_0000, Box 12, Folder 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0016 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_0016_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865515 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/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0016.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Sac and Fox Nation 2 Pages Mrs. Cecilia Rice Fulks inquired about the status of her application for the removal of land restrictions in Richardson County, Nebraska. The Anadarko Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs confirmed that her application has been located and approved, and the order for the removal of restrictions is being processed. Mrs. Fulks will be notified once the process is complete. Congressman Page Belcher provided this information to Mrs. Fulks. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Removal of Land Restrictions: The Case of Mrs. Cecilia Rice Fulks 1951-01-01 1951-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955); 82nd (1951-1953) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_2_0000, Box 12, Folder 35a, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0006 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865539 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/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0006.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Citizen Potawatomi Nation; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Sac and Fox Nation 7 Pages Mrs. Cecilia Rice Fulks wrote a letter to Hon. Page Belcher requesting information on the status of her application for the removal of restrictions on certain lands in Richardson County, Nebraska. Page Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who then delegated the authority to approve the application to the Area Director in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Mrs. Fulks provided reasons for wanting the restrictions removed, including purchasing a home and residing on the land. She also mentioned her employment history and personal circumstances. Belcher assured Mrs. Fulks that her case was being given full consideration. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Land Ownership Inquiry of Joe Roy in Ponca City, Oklahoma 1951-01-01 1951-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 82nd (1951-1953); 83rd (1953-1955) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_2_0000, Box 12, Folder 35a, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0008 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_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865541 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/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0008.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 4 Pages The document is a series of correspondence between Page Belcher, a member of the House of Representatives, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Mr. Joe Roy's request for information on obtaining a patent in fee for his own allotment in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Belcher is working on Roy's behalf to gather information and will provide updates as soon as possible. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Advocating for Justice: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe 1951-01-01 1951-01-01 Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 82nd (1951-1953) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_3_0000, Box 27, Folder 55, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873547 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0000-Indians,%201951/CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Delaware Tribe of Indians; Comanche Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Creek Nation; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 1 Page The document is from K.B. Cornell, a public accountant, to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding H.R. 1631, a bill concerning lands near El Reno, Oklahoma. Cornell supports the bill as it is just for the Cheyenne-Indian Tribe and believes in doing what is right, regardless of political affiliation. He also mentions his professional field in tax accounting and praises Schwabe's ideas on taxation preferences. Cornell leaves the matter to Schwabe's judgement and expresses frustration over recent political events. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Mr. Frits P. Warrior's Farm Loan Application 1953-05-18 1953-05-18 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 82nd (1951-1953); 83rd (1953-1955) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_2_0000, Box 12, Folder 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0031 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_0031_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865530 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/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0031.pdf correspondence Native Americans Agricultural laws and legislation Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 8 Pages Mr. Warrior is seeking a loan for his farm, but his application was disapproved by the Ponca Indian Credit Association due to his limited land availability. The allotment in question is in an heirship status, and Mr. Warrior's lease on the land was approved in 1952. However, he is facing issues with receiving his lease rental money and is questioning the approval process. He is seeking help and assistance from the government in order to support his family and improve his farming situation. Text