Funding Challenges in Oklahoma Schools due to the Defense-Related Population Increase: 1946-1947, 1946-01-01

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 5

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_5_0003

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the need for federal assistance for schools in Oklahoma national defense areas for the years 1946-1947. It highlights the increase in scholastic population due to defense-related activities, the lack of local and state funding to cover deficits, and the inability of local revenue to balance the financial difficulties caused by defense activities. The document also mentions the challenges faced by schools in these areas in terms of funding and population displacement.

Dates

Broadcast: 1946-01-01

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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