Controversy Surrounding Chilocco Indian School, 1969-01-01 - 1969-12-31
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0050
The superintendent and principal of Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma have been ordered to be replaced pending an investigation into conditions at the school. The FBI has been asked to probe the situation. Senator Henry Bellmon expressed confidence that improvements will be made. Students at the school rallied in defense of the institution, denying allegations of mistreatment. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is considering alternative management of the school.
Dates
- 1969-01-01 - 1969-12-31
Language of Materials
English
Extent
2 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