Seeking Justice: The Story of Helen Edge, a Caddo Indian Woman in Fort Cobb, 1965-08-04

Item — Box: 41, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0007

Scope and Contents

Senator Fred R. Harris is writing to Commissioner Buck Cook about the conditions in Canton regarding Indian children. He has received a report from the Acting Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs and is encouraged by the findings. Harris hopes that with the efforts of various agencies, improvements can be made for the children of those who have been jailed. He offers his assistance to Commissioner Cook in the future.

Dates

Creation: 1965-08-04

Creator

From the Collection: 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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