State Education Official Defends Chilocco Indian School Amidst Allegations of Mistreatment, 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0041
State Education Official Defends Chilocco Indian School Amidst Allegations of Mistreatment, 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Scope and Contents
A state education department official defended the Chilocco Indian School, stating that students are not being mistreated and that the school provides important opportunities for economically and socially disadvantaged children. He emphasized the need for more funding to support the school's programs. Additionally, a Cherokee councilman and a retired army lieutenant colonel who attended the school also spoke positively about their experiences there.
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
1 Pages
Abstract
81st (1949-1951); 82nd Congress (1951-1953); 83rd Congress (1953-1955); 84th (1955-1957); 85th (1957-1959)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository