Preserving Osage Culture: A Plea for Support, 1971-04-15

File — Box: 235, Folder: 15

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_074

Staff Only

The letter is a plea for government funding to support efforts to preserve the Osage language and culture among a small group of Osage Indians in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The writer highlights the importance of teaching the language to young people and preserving traditional customs, as well as the need for a school to educate younger generations about Osage culture. The writer also mentions the financial struggles of raising children and the high cost of traditional clothing for cultural activities.

Dates

1971-04-15

Creator

Bellecourt, Clyde (White Earth Ojibwe), 1936-2022 (Person)

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