Preservation of Osage Languages and Customs: A Plea for Government Support, 1971-04-15

Item — Box: 235, Folder: 15

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_074

Scope and Contents

A letter written to Senator Fred R. Harris from Charles A. Taylon in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, requesting government funding to help preserve the Osage language and culture. Taylon explains that a small group of Osage Indians are learning the language with limited resources and support, and expresses a need for a school to teach young people about Osage culture. Taylon also mentions the importance of preserving other aspects of Osage traditions before they are lost forever.

Dates

Creation: 1971-04-15

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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