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The Camp Fire Girls and Poverty

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0027

Dates

  • February 7, 1968
  • 90th (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the work of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, of which Fred Harris is the chairman. Mrs. Turner expresses her hope that the Council will be able to use Camp Fire Girls' resources to help girls in poverty-stricken areas. She describes some of the ways in which Camp Fire Girls has cooperated with the Office of Economic Opportunity, including providing camping experiences and leadership training for girls from deprived areas.

Extent

3 pages

Creator

Non-Specified

Congress 90th (1967-1969)

Policy Area Economic Development--United States; Civil rights--United States

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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