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
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
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