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Correspondence Regarding Chilocco School and Bureau of Indian Affairs Operated Boarding Schools in 1969, 1969-09-11

 Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0008
Correspondence Regarding Chilocco School and Bureau of Indian Affairs Operated Boarding Schools in 1969, 1969-09-11
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

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Full Extent

6 Pages

Abstract

91st (1969-1971)

Related Materials

Chilocco Indians

General

Native Americans

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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