Correspondence regarding Chilocco Indian School Administration, 1971-01-01

Item — Box: 235, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_008

Staff Only

The letter from Jim Monroe, the administrative assistant to Senator Fred Harris, informs Mrs. Judy Knife Chief of the Orange County Indian Center that Senator Harris is out of the country on official business and encloses a report from 1969 regarding the administration of the Chilocco Indian School. In response, Mrs. Knife Chief writes a letter to Senator Harris expressing concern about the mistreatment of Indian students at the school and requests information on any investigations or actions taken to address the issue. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing human welfare over politics and requests a prompt reply.

Dates

1971-01-01

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