Investigation and Changes at Chilocco Indian School, 1969-04-04
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0032
The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced the immediate replacement of the Superintendent and Principal of the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma due to allegations of student mistreatment. Assistant Secretary Harrison Loesch ordered a thorough investigation into the conditions at the school, including reports of students being handcuffed and subjected to physical punishment. The Superintendent and Principal were reassigned temporarily, and a BIA education team recommended improvements to the quality of education and living environment at the school. The Superintendent denied reports of brutality, stating that students were handcuffed for disciplinary reasons and injuries were the result of accidents or fights.
Dates
- 1969-04-04
Language of Materials
English
Extent
8 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