An Appeal for Consideration: The Plight of Oklahoma Indians and Their Need for Continued Support, 1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Item — Box: DP 2, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0017

Scope and Contents

The document is a plea from Indian missionaries working among primitive Indians in Oklahoma. They describe the people as living in a traditional way, struggling to make a living, and being devout Christians. The missionaries express concerns about the potential loss of schools and hospitals for the community, and ask for consideration of the impact on orphans and afflicted individuals. They urge those in authority to take their responsibility seriously and make decisions that will benefit the community.

Dates

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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