Concerns Regarding Indian Conditions in Canton, Oklahoma, 1966-03-14

Item — Box: 41, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0012

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The letter, written by Buck Cook, Commissioner of the Department of Charities and Corrections in Oklahoma, addresses the deplorable conditions faced by Indians in Canton, Oklahoma. The town's jail is overcrowded with Indian alcoholics, leading to children running the streets day and night. The letter requests an investigation and long-term program to address the situation, emphasizing the need for prevention of crime and delinquency.

Dates

1966-03-14

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