Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Concerns Over Fort Sill Indian School Administration, 1965, 1965-05-03

Item — Box: 41, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0046

Scope and Contents

The letter is a complaint from Rose Plumber, an English instructor and librarian at Fort Sill Indian School, to Senator Fred R. Harris about the lack of concern and proper administration at the school. Plumber discusses incidents of violence involving students and criticizes the school's lack of action. She also mentions a lack of support for Indian students and questions how tax dollars are being spent. Plumber urges the senator to take action and consider the attached newspaper article highlighting the issues at the school.

Dates

Creation: 1965-05-03

Creator

Harris, Fred R., 32nd Chair of the Democratic National Committee (1969-1970); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1964-1973), 1930- (Person)

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