Chilocco Indian School Officials Replaced Amidst FBI Investigation into Conditions, 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0050
Chilocco Indian School Officials Replaced Amidst FBI Investigation into Conditions, 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Officials at Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma are being replaced pending an FBI investigation into conditions at the school. Senator Henry Bellmon expresses confidence that improvements will be made. Students rally in defense of the school, denying allegations of mistreatment and demanding the Bureau of Indian Affairs stop slandering Chilocco. The Bureau is accused of prioritizing profits over quality education. Students vow to fight to save the school.
Dates
- 1950-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Creator
- Bellmon, Henry, 1921-2009 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Extent
2 Pages
Overview
81st (1949-1951); 82nd Congress (1951-1953); 83rd Congress (1953-1955); 84th (1955-1957); 85th (1957-1959)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- Bellmon, Henry, 1921-2009 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository