Title: Investigation and Changes at Chilocco Indian School, 1969-04-05
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0011
The text includes a series of letters and news releases regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs was considering contracting with a private organization to operate the school, but this decision was put on hold. There were concerns about the conditions at the school, including allegations of physical punishment. Top officials at the school were ordered to be replaced pending an investigation. Assistant Secretary of the Interior Harrison Loesch was overseeing the investigation and considering a visit to the school.
Dates
- 1969-04-05
Language of Materials
English
Extent
5 Pages
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository