Federal Funding for Indian Education: A Path to Self-Governance, 1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 23c

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_23C_0003

Scope and Contents

Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, spoke before the Appropriations Committee on Indian Affairs in 1948, advocating for adequate funding for Indian education. He expressed the desire for the federal government to gradually relinquish control over Indian affairs and emphasized the importance of education and health in achieving this goal. Albert highlighted the role of federal boarding schools in providing education to Indian children, particularly those who are orphans or live far from public schools. He mentioned specific schools in his district and emphasized the need for continued federal assistance in Indian education.

Dates

Creation: 1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1971-1977); Leader of the House Democratic Caucus (1971-1977); House Majority Leader (1962-1971); House Majority Whip (1955-1962); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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