Supporting Indian Education in Oklahoma: Boarding Schools, Orphanages, and Day Schools, 1956-01-01 - 1956-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 61

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_61_0025

Scope and Contents

The speaker is interested in Indian education and mentions three Indian boarding schools in their district - Wheelock, Carter, and Jones Academy. These schools provide education for Indian boys and girls, many of whom come from difficult backgrounds. The speaker also praises the Indian Goodland Orphanage in their district and supports the financial aid it receives from the Federal government. Additionally, there are day schools operated by the Indian Bureau in the district and provisions for tuition payments for Indian children attending local and state schools.

Dates

Creation: 1956-01-01 - 1956-12-31

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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