Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Housing and Employment Inequities - 1966 1965-01-01 1965-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 33, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0033 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0033_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883241 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0033.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Chilocco Indians 3 Pages The letter addresses issues related to housing and employee preferences at Chalaco Indian School in Oklahoma. The writer, Mrs. L. Thornton, expresses concerns about the treatment of employees and the living conditions of families on campus. She also mentions the importance of supporting and working with Native American children at the school. Mrs. Thornton emphasizes the need for betterment for all employees and the community at Chalaco. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence on the Reduction of the Indian Home Economics Program in Oklahoma 1965-01-27 1965-01-27 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_8_0000, Box 95, Folder 4B, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0006 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865786 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/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0006.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 13 Pages The document from Mrs. Norman Hiatt to Congressman Page Belcher expresses concern about the reduction of the Indian Home Economics program in Oklahoma due to funding limitations. The Bureau of Indian Affairs explains that the reduction was necessary to prioritize housing programs, but some funding has been restored for the Extension program in Oklahoma. Mrs. Hiatt is worried about the impact of the reduction on Indian people who rely on the services provided by the Home Demonstration and Farm agents. The document highlights the importance of these programs in helping Indian people improve their living conditions and skills. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange 1966-04-12 1966-04-12 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 89th (1965-1967) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_8_0000, Box 95, Folder 4B, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865787 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/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians 12 Pages 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. Text