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Correspondence Regarding Alleged Irregularities at the Fort Sill Indian School in 1955, 1955-03-24

 Item — Box: 22, Folder: 26A
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0007
Correspondence Regarding Alleged Irregularities at the Fort Sill Indian School in 1955, 1955-03-24
Correspondence Regarding Alleged Irregularities at the Fort Sill Indian School in 1955, 1955-03-24

Scope and Contents

Mr. Gene M. Gardner, an attorney, raised concerns about irregularities at the Fort Sill Indian School in a letter to Honorable Page Belcher. The allegations included possible fraud, embezzlement, and misappropriation of government property. The Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted an investigation and found no evidence of criminal intent. Belcher and Gardner continued to correspond about the matter, with the Bureau of Indian Affairs assuring that they would take administrative action as needed.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955-03-24

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Full Extent

8 Pages

Abstract

84th Congress (1955-1957)

General

Native Americans

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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