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BIA Invests Nearly $200 Million in Indian School Facilities: A Six-Year Report, 1961-07-01

 Item — Box: DP 63, Folder: 40
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0015
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved nearly $200 million in new school construction and improvement projects for Native American students in 18 states from 1962-1967. Most of the schools are elementary schools on reservations, with some dormitories near public schools. The largest number of projects were in Arizona and New Mexico, with significant funding also allocated to Alaska. The total funding and number of classroom spaces added or replaced in each state are detailed in the report.

Dates

  • 1961-07-01

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

2 pages

Overview

90th (1967-1969)

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Related Materials

Cherokee Indians; Navajo Indians; Hopi Indians

General

Native Americans
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Repository Details

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