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Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal, 1963-01-01 - 1963-12-31

 Item — Box: 32, Folder: 16
Identifier: CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0001
Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal, 1963-01-01 - 1963-12-31
Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal, 1963-01-01 - 1963-12-31

Scope and Contents

The letter is a response to a request regarding the American Self Help Foundation, which aims to help American Indians become self-sustaining and overcome their reliance on government aid. The Foundation proposes a plan to provide assistance to Indian individuals, with the goal of eventually becoming self-sustaining. The plan includes setting up a Board of Governors and implementing training programs and seeking employment opportunities for Indian people. The Foundation aims to create a community atmosphere that encourages self-improvement and independence among American Indians.

Dates

  • Creation: 1963-01-01 - 1963-12-31

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Full Extent

3 pages

Abstract

88th Congress (1963-1965)

Related Materials

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Chilocco Indians

General

Native Americans

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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