1962 Correspondence between Delta Petroleum Corporation and Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding St. Labre Indian Mission School, 1962-06-25
Item — Box: 60, Folder: 21C
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0009
1962 Correspondence between Delta Petroleum Corporation and Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding St. Labre Indian Mission School, 1962-06-25
The letter is a plea for support for the St. Labre Indian Mission School in Ashland, Montana, which serves the Northern Cheyenne Indians, a community facing poverty, hunger, and health issues. The school provides essential services and education to children in need, highlighting the dire conditions faced by the community. The writer urges the recipient, Mr. Van Patten, to consider the plight of these individuals and support their cause. Congressman Page Belcher responds to Mr. Van Patten's concerns about foreign aid and the Peace Corps, stating his commitment to scrutinizing government spending and advocating for cuts where necessary. He also addresses the issue of conditions at the St. Labre Indian Mission School and provides information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Dates
- 1962-06-25
Language of Materials
English
Extent
4 Pages
Overview
87th Congress (1961-1963)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository