Correspondence Regarding Chilocco School and Bureau of Indian Affairs Operated Boarding Schools in 1969, 1969-09-11
Scope and Contents
The document includes correspondence between Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, and various officials regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs operated Boarding Schools, specifically Chilocco School. Belcher received a telegram from Kenneth Moore of the Chilocco Alumni Faculty, expressing concerns and requesting information. Belcher contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs and received a response indicating that plans for contracting the operation of Chilocco had been cancelled. The document also includes a resolution from the Chilocco Alumni and Faculty Association requesting changes to the criteria for enrollment in Indian boarding schools.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-09-11
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
6 Pages
Abstract
91st (1969-1971)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository