Challenges and Opportunities in Indian Affairs: A Perspective from Oklahoma, 1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 23c

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_23C_0001

Challenges and Opportunities in Indian Affairs: A Perspective from Oklahoma

Scope and Contents

Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, speaks about his personal connection to Indian affairs due to growing up in the Choctaw Nation and having many Indian friends. He highlights the contributions of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians to Oklahoma and their lack of wealth despite misconceptions. He emphasizes the importance of government and mission schools in providing education to Indian children and hospital facilities for their healthcare needs.

Dates

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

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1971-1977); Leader of the House Democratic Caucus (1971-1977); House Majority Leader (1962-1971); House Majority Whip (1955-1962); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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