Marie Lewis who was the first full blood Indian to graduate from the Oklahoma School for the Blind posing in front shrubbery and a building, undated
Scope and Contents
Lewis, a Creek, entered the Oklahoma School for the Blind at the age of six and graduated in 1934 She received a teacher's certificate in music. She was awarded a gold watch for ranking highest in citizenship and scholarship and the D.A.R. medal for excelling in American history.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.
The following series are stored off-site: Constituent Services, Miscellaneous, and Office Series.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 335.2 Linear Feet (283 containers)
Processing Information
Item was removed from the "Third Annual Report of the Supervisor of Indian Education for Oklahoma to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1934" in Subject, Box 9, Folder 68, Indian Affairs-Education, 1934 by CL McCain on July 1, 1997.
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository