Breaking Barriers: The Fight for Education Funding, 1977-05-19
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Susan Davenport wrote a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett requesting financial aid to continue her education in the Radiology Technology program at Tulsa Junior College. She expressed her financial struggles and the burden of tuition, books, fees, transportation, and other expenses. Senator Bartlett contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Muskogee, Oklahoma on her behalf. The BIA agreed to cover her tuition costs, books, and fees as a part-time student studying in a critical profession (Health Professions). The BIA also mentioned that special consideration was given to funding her request.
Dates
- Creation: 1977-05-19
Creator
- From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
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The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Books.
Bartlett, Legislative Series, Box 14 is stored off-site. These materials are currently closed to researchers.
Full Extent
3 Pages
Abstract
95th (1977-1979)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository