Chilocco Indian School Officials Stand by Use of Handcuffs, 1969-04-09
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0037
Gordon Gunderson, a Bureau of Indian Affairs official, has taken over at the Chilocco Indian School and has stated that school officials will continue to use handcuffs and other restraints on unruly students. This decision comes after previous school officials were relieved of their duties following reports of students being handcuffed, thrown in jail, and mistreated. Gunderson emphasized the importance of orderliness and stated that higher officials will be visiting the school soon.
Dates
- 1969-04-09
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