Defending the Cherokee Bilingual Education Program: A Letter to Margaret Moore, 1970-05-07

Item — Box: 197, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_014

Scope and Contents

Willard Walker receives a letter from Stuart Trapp regarding the Cherokee bilingual education program and a proposal for a Rumor Aid Project. Walker responds to accusations made by W.W. Keeler in a letter to Miss Margaret Moore, denying allegations of promoting violence and division within the tribe. He mentions a Senate investigation on the activities of outside do-gooders in the Cherokee area. Walker expresses willingness to provide information on Cherokee language and education programs. He also requests a true copy of a letter allegedly written by Keeler. Walker cc's the letter to Trapp, Sol Tax, Bob Thomas, and Al Wahrhaftig.

Dates

Creation: 1970-05-07

Creator

Keeler, William Wayne (W.W.), Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation, 1908-1987 (Person)

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