A Proposal for Testing and Counseling Indian Children in Oklahoma of Ages 16, 17, and 18, 1952-03-07

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 59

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0005

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A letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe from the American Indian Institute at the University of Oklahoma discussing a proposed project to test and counsel Indian children aged 16, 17, and 18 in Oklahoma to determine if they can successfully compete in modern society with white children of the same age. The letter outlines the problem, proposal, and considerations for the project, including cultural differences, individual experiences, and attitudes towards governmental agencies. The project aims to assess academic competence, intellectual ability, and vocational interests of Indian children compared to white students.

Dates

1952-03-07

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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