Legal Action Uncertain Amidst Investigation of Alleged Brutality at Chilocco Indian School, 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Scope and Contents
The U.S. Department of Justice is uncertain if legal action can be taken regarding the alleged brutal treatment of students at the Chilocco Indian School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs released a report, but the FBI cannot act until the Department of Justice completes its investigation. The report details instances of physical harm to students, but the superintendent of the school denies any wrongdoing. Plans are being made to seek private operators for the school, with concerns raised about the potential impact on Indian students if non-Indian operators take over.
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
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
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository