Correspondence Regarding Boxing Program at Chilocco Indian School, 1954-11-24
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 35a
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0010
Correspondence Regarding Boxing Program at Chilocco Indian School, 1954-11-24
Scope and Contents
The document discusses a letter sent by Page Belcher, M.C. to the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the permission for a boxing team at Chillocco Indian School. The Bureau responds by explaining their policy against boxing in schools due to the hazards it poses to students' health. The document also includes a resolution by the Joint Committee on Health Problems in Education recommending against interscholastic boxing contests due to the risks involved.
Dates
- Creation: 1954-11-24
Creator
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
9 Pages
Abstract
83rd Congress (1953-1955)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository