Correspondence Regarding the Future of the Chilocco Indian School, 1969, 1969-04-11
Scope and Contents
The letter is from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Begay regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher has been in contact with the Bureau of Indian Affairs about the possibility of the school being contracted out to a private organization. Belcher assures the Begays that he will do everything he can to keep the school under federal government control, highlighting the importance of the school in providing support and guidance to students from broken homes and helping them become productive members of society. The Begays are requesting Belcher's help in keeping the school under federal government management.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-04-11
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
5 Pages
Abstract
91st (1969-1971)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository