Support for Vocational Training Legislation: Correspondence with Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1957-01-01 - 1957-12-31
Item — Box: 30, Folder: 27a
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0011
The text includes correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congressman Page Belcher regarding Public Law 959, funding for vocational training programs for adult Indians, and support for legislation related to vocational education. The Bureau of Indian Affairs expresses gratitude for the enactment of Public Law 959 and urges for the initiation of adult training programs in Oklahoma. Additionally, there is a resolution passed by the Choctaw Council of Atoka County urging for the establishment of a glass factory to provide employment opportunities for Indians in the area. Congressman Page Belcher acknowledges the correspondence and assures that he will consider the recommendations and support the proposed legislation.
Dates
- 1957-01-01 - 1957-12-31
Language of Materials
English
Extent
11 Pages
Overview
85th (1957-1959)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository