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
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