Inquiry Regarding Carter Seminary in Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1970-01-01 - 1970-12-31

Item — Box: 197, Folder: 2

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_197_2_009

Scope and Contents

Miss Ray King wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding the firing of Mr. W.H. Beaver from Carter Seminary in Ardmore, Oklahoma for using corporal punishment. The U.S. Department of the Interior confirmed that Mr. Beaver was suspended for five days and then reassigned to a janitor position at Eufaula School. Miss King protested the decision, stating that corporal punishment can be justified in certain cases. Senator Harris promised to look into the matter and provide a report.

Dates

Creation: 1970-01-01 - 1970-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Harris, Fred R., 32nd Chair of the Democratic National Committee (1969-1970); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1964-1973), 1930- (Person)

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