Correspondence Regarding Indian Employment and Training Programs in Oklahoma, 1958, 1958-09-10
Scope and Contents
The letter dated September 10, 1958, addressed to Mr. Edger L. McVickers from R. A. Parker discusses the issue of Indian employment and proposes a training program to prepare Indians for work at a small industrial plant, the Pon Key Potteries. The letter emphasizes the importance of training Indians to help themselves and seeks assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in financing the program. The letter also mentions involving church leaders in starting the training program. The letter requests a prompt response and thanks in advance for any help provided.
Dates
- Creation: 1958-09-10
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
2 Pages
Abstract
85th Congress (1957-1959)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository