Issues Facing the Northern Cheyenne Indians and St. Labre Indian School, 1962-01-30

Item — Box: 60, Folder: 21c

Identifier: CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0012

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The text includes a letter from Page Belcher, a member of Congress, thanking Mrs. C.D. Clevenger for responding to a questionnaire and expressing interest in her opinions on various issues. Belcher also addresses concerns about conditions at the St. Labre Indian Mission School in Ashland, Montana. The letter includes a request for feedback on important national issues and a plea for assistance for the Northern Cheyenne Indians, who are facing poverty and health issues. The letter highlights the struggles of individuals like Dolly Bighead, who suffered from tuberculosis due to poor living conditions. It also mentions the case of Morris Littlehead, who died from typhoid fever. The letter emphasizes the dire need for support and resources for the Northern Cheyenne community.