The Importance of a Good Education for Native American Youth
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0005
Dates
- 19-Jun-72
- 92nd Congress (1971-1973)
Scope and Contents
Corrine Jackson, field coordinator for the Native American Talent Search Project, writes to John N. Happy Camp, member of Congress, to request funding for boarding schools for Indian children. She notes that many Indian children come from poverty-stricken backgrounds and cannot afford an education, which limits their opportunities in life. Jackson asks Happy Camp to support funding for boarding schools as a way to help these children get a good education and become productive citizens.
Extent
2 pages
Policy Area
Native Americans
Creator unknown
Congress 92nd (1971-1973)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Creator unknown
Congress 92nd (1971-1973)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Source
- Camp, John N. "Happy", 1908-1987 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository