Support for Indian Scholarships: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert, 1968-01-01

Item — Box: DP 70, Folder: 47

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_70_47_0006

Scope and Contents

The document is in response to Mr. Wilson A. Tonihka's concerns regarding discrimination against Indian children in the school lunch program. The document explains that funds are provided to assist needy Indian children in paying for their lunches, and that the program is not discriminatory. It also clarifies the criteria for receiving assistance and the local control of school lunch programs. The document offers to discuss the issue further in person and provides information on upcoming meetings in Washington.

Dates

Creation: 1968-01-01

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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