Congressional Investigation into Oklahoma's Indian Affairs: A Correspondence Between J.F. Bowers and Congressman Page Belcher, 1953-07-10

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0006

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Congressional Investigation into Oklahoma's Indian Affairs: A Correspondence Between J.F. Bowers and Congressman Page Belcher, 1953-07-10

Mr. Bowers discusses the Indian situation in Oklahoma in a letter to Congressman Page Belcher. Belcher informs Bowers that a congressional investigation of Indian agencies will be conducted after Congress adjourns, with Oklahoma being one of the first states investigated. Belcher expresses hope that the inequities in the Indian program will be corrected. Bowers shares his observations of poverty and lack of educational opportunities for Indians in Canton, Oklahoma, and suggests that an educational program should be started for their benefit. Bowers invites Belcher to further discuss the matter when he returns to the state.