Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Between Oklahoma Indians and Congressman Regarding Appointment of New Commissioner of Indian Affairs 1953-10-25 1953-10-25 Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_2_0000, Box 12, Folder 35b, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0002 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865560 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/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 4 Pages 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes' Internal Affairs, 1958 1956-03-09 1956-03-09 Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 84th (1955-1957) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_4_0000, Box 30, Folder 27B, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0006 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865649 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/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma 6 Pages 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1959 Correspondence Regarding Caddo Indian Tribe's Land Matters 1959-09-15 1959-09-15 Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 86th (1959-1961) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_5_0000, Box 45, Folder 8B, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0001 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_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865678 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/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians 9 Pages The Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma has requested assistance from Congressman Page Belcher regarding a land matter involving the Riverside Indian School and the Kiowa Indian Agency. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating the legal status of the land and whether it can be restored to tribal ownership. The matter is being studied by the Office of the Solicitor for the Department of the Interior, and further information will be provided once the Solicitor's opinion is available. The Caddo Tribe is seeking recognition of their rights to certain parcels of land, and their request has been submitted through official resolutions to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Congressman Belcher is working to gather information and provide assistance to the tribe. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective 1969-04-12 1969-04-12 Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) 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_0049 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_0049_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865760 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_0049.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education--United States Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 1 Page Herschel Sahmaunt, a Lawton Indian, advised a Senate panel on education problems facing Indian children. He highlighted issues such as lack of motivation, difficulties in accessing quality education, and the disconnect between Indian and white cultures. Sahmaunt criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs for not adequately addressing these issues and emphasized the need for changes in the educational system to better serve Indian children. He also noted that many Indian children struggle to integrate into mainstream society due to feelings of inferiority and lack of support. Despite challenges, Sahmaunt believed that with effort, these issues could be overcome. Text