Formation, Purpose, and Advocacy of the Council of American Indians: Addressing the Controversial Report on Chilocco School, 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0027
Formation, Purpose, and Advocacy of the Council of American Indians: Addressing the Controversial Report on Chilocco School, 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Scope and Contents
The Council of American Indians of Tulsa, Oklahoma was formed to promote the welfare and image of Indian people. They are concerned about derogatory statements in a recent report on the Chilocco School made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and believe the report was handled inappropriately and may have negatively impacted the public image of American Indians. They support the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in addressing the issues at the Chilocco School.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
2 Pages
Abstract
81st (1949-1951); 82nd Congress (1951-1953); 83rd Congress (1953-1955); 84th (1955-1957); 85th (1957-1959)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository