Title: Update on Fort Sill Indian School Situation, 1971-01-07 - 1971-12-31

Item — Box: 235, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_005

Staff Only

The document is a series of correspondence regarding the request for the removal of Talmage Heard as Superintendent of Fort Sill Indian School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted a program review and determined that changes are needed at the school. The request for Heard's removal was made by a number of Indian people, and a tribal resolution was presented to the Bureau. The Bureau is reviewing the situation and will provide a full report and take necessary action. Senator Fred Harris is involved in the communication and is working on behalf of the requesters.

Dates

1971-01-07 - 1971-12-31

Creator

Harris, Fred R., 1930- (Person)

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