Top Indian Official Arrives to Investigate Chilocco School, 1969-04-10
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0034
Dr. Leon Wall, superintendent of Chilocco Indian School, arrived in Oklahoma to investigate reports of mistreatment of students. He met with tribal leaders from both the Five Civilized Tribes and Plains Indians to discuss the future of the school. A BIA survey team reported students were handcuffed, thrown in jail, and mistreated. Bennett promised speedy decisions after further investigation. Tribal councils planned to protest any plan for private contractor operation of the school.
Dates
- 1969-04-10
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 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