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1972 Correspondence on Securing Funding for Indian Boarding Schools for Better Education Opportunities, 1972-06-19

 Item — Box: 67, Folder: 2
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0005
1972 Correspondence on Securing Funding for Indian Boarding Schools for Better Education Opportunities, 1972-06-19
1972 Correspondence on Securing Funding for Indian Boarding Schools for Better Education Opportunities, 1972-06-19

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Corrine Jackson, Field Coordinator of the Native American Talent Search Project, wrote a letter to Congressman John N. Happy Camp expressing the need for funds to provide better educational opportunities for Indian children, particularly to attend boarding schools. She emphasized the importance of education for these children and how it can help them become productive citizens. Congressman Happy Camp responded, acknowledging her concerns and promising to keep the needs of Indian children in mind when voting on relevant legislation.

Dates

  • Creation: 1972-06-19

Full Extent

2 pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English