Concerns and Resolutions: Bureau of Indian Affairs Operated Boarding Schools, 1969-09-11

Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0008

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The text includes correspondence between Page Belcher, a member of Congress, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the operation of Chilocco Boarding School. Mr. Belcher received a telegram from Kenneth Moore, chairman of the Chilocco Alumni Faculty, expressing concerns about the operation of Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools. The Bureau of Indian Affairs had cancelled plans for contracting the operation of Chilocco. Mr. Belcher assured Mr. Moore of his continued interest in the situation at Chilocco and promised to provide further information. The text also includes a resolution reaffirming support for the Chilocco Alumni and Faculty Association and a request to amend enrollment criteria for Indian boarding schools.