Advocating for Youth: A Call for Assistance from the Inter-Tribal Council, 1950-02-03
Item — Box: 95, Folder: 4b
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0004
The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes is requesting assistance from the President for the youth of Oklahoma, particularly in maintaining funding for the Neighborhood Youth Corps program in Eastern Oklahoma. The program has shown significant positive impact on the lives of low-income children, with high percentages of graduates going on to college. The Council emphasizes the importance of supporting programs that are widely accepted and beneficial for future generations. They also highlight the impact of the program on reducing juvenile delinquency and high school dropout rates in the area. The Council requests the President's help in securing funding for these important programs.
Dates
- 1950-02-03
Language of Materials
English
Extent
3 Pages
Overview
81st (1949-1951)
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