Addressing Misconceptions: Poverty Among Oklahoma Indians, 1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 12

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0031

Staff Only

Carl Albert from the Third District of Oklahoma, speaks about his personal connection to Indian affairs as he grew up in the Choctaw Nation. He highlights the important role that Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians have played in the development of Oklahoma and the United States. He also addresses the misconception that Oklahoma Indians are wealthy, emphasizing the widespread poverty among these tribes and the need for education opportunities for Indian children.

Dates

1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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