Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Mail Rate Changes and Personal Life Updates in 1921 1923-01-15 1923-01-15 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 67th (1921-1923) Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection CAC_CC_23_3.4_0000, Box 4, Folder 78, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61 CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_78_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_78_0000-Ho/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_78_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863314 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_78_0000-Ho/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_78_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Nation 5 Pages Senator Fred R. Harris wrote to Mr. Juan Martine, President of the Ramah Navajo School Board, enclosing a progress report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a new school project. Mr. Martine had previously contacted the Bureau about delays in the project. The Bureau reported that preliminary planning work had been done, including a water feasibility report and preparation of educational specifications. Additional funds would be needed from Congress to complete the design drawings, with construction expected to take several years. The Ramah Navajo people were willing to consider alternate sites with water availability for the new school. Senator Harris assured Mr. Martine that he would continue to follow up on the project. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposed Amendment for Flexibility in Tribal Organization Contracts 1953-01-01 1953-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 85th (1957-1959); 86th (1959-1961); 93rd (1973-1975); 87th (1961-1963); 92nd (1971-1973); 94th (1975-1977); 89th (1965-1967); 91st (1969-1971); 84th (1955-1957); 88th (1963-1965); 83rd (1953-1955) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_1_0000, Box 26, Folder 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0028 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0028_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866047 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0028.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Nation 5 Pages The United States Department of the Interior is implementing measures to assist the Secretary of the Interior in performing Indian Trust responsibilities and providing services to federally-recognized tribes. These measures include realigning the Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office functions, having the Commissioner of Indian Affairs report directly to the Secretary, and proposing legislation for BIA block grants to tribes. The realignment includes transferring operational activities to area and agency offices, reducing non-essential staff in the Central Office, and separating responsibilities for Indian Trust obligations and service delivery. The proposed organization structure includes separate offices for Trust Responsibilities, Economic Services, Education, Tribal Services, and Natural Resource Rights. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Indian Industrial Development Program: A Historical Overview and Progress Report from 1957 1955-01-01 1955-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 85th (1957-1959); 84th (1955-1957); 86th (1959-1961) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_4_0000, Box 30, Folder 27A, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0012 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_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865639 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_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0012.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess; Navajo Nation; Cherokee Nation 3 Pages The document discusses the Indian Industrial Development Program initiated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to advance the economic and social status of Indian people. The program aims to establish industries on or near Indian reservations to provide employment opportunities for unemployed Indians. The program includes on-the-job training, credit programs for tribes, and relocation programs. The document also highlights successful examples of Indian employees in industrial settings and lists upcoming plants as a result of the program. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma Receives Over $1 Million for New Construction and Facilities Upgrades 1959-01-01 1959-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 86th (1959-1961); 87th (1961-1963) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_7_0000, Box 77, Folder 16A, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865773 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chilocco Nation; Navajo Nation 1 Page The Bureau of Indian Affairs has awarded two construction contracts totaling over $1 million for new facilities at the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The contracts include the construction of a new dormitory and related facilities, as well as utilities improvements. The school currently serves 1,200 students from various tribes and is undergoing a modernization and expansion process. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence regarding the Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961 1961-04-25 1961-04-25 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 87th (1961-1963) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_6_0000, Box 60, Folder 21C, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/87th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_6_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Yuchi,%20Kaw,%20Pawnee,%20St.%20Labre%20Indian%20School,%20and%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201961-1962/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865704 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/87th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_6_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Yuchi,%20Kaw,%20Pawnee,%20St.%20Labre%20Indian%20School,%20and%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201961-1962/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Nation; Chilocco Nation 4 Pages Lester E. French, of French Chevrolet Company, expressed concerns about the conditions at Chilocco Indian School in a letter to Representative Page Belcher. Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who responded that while there are deficiencies at the school, their priority is providing classroom space for the 5,000 Indian children currently out of school. They stated that some remodeling had been done to make the dormitories safe and sanitary. French urged the government to prioritize funding for Native American education before foreign aid. Belcher was asked to request funds to improve conditions at the school. Text