Letter from Carl Albert to various government officials and organizations for support Standing Up for Native American Students: Fighting Discriminatory Policies in Oklahoma Schools
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_100_35_0006
Dates
- August 31, 1972
- 92nd (1971-1973)
Scope and Contents
The Native American Rights Movement is outraged by the expulsion of Indian students from schools in Oklahoma due to hair length. They view this as a form of discrimination and segregation, and demand that all students be reinstated and control of funding be given to Indian communities. They argue that hair length has no impact on learning ability and criticize the school boards for their actions. The letter is also sent to various government officials and organizations for support.
Extent
2 pages
Creator
Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
Congress 92nd (1971-1973)
Policy Area Civil Rights and Liberties; Minority Issues; Native Americans
Tribal Affiliation Pawnee Indians
Congress 92nd (1971-1973)
Policy Area Civil Rights and Liberties; Minority Issues; Native Americans
Tribal Affiliation Pawnee Indians
- Carl Albert Collection | Departmental, 1945-1976 | Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Education, 1972, 1972 | Letter from Carl Albert to various government officials and organizations for support Standing Up for Native American Students: Fighting Discriminatory Policies in Oklahoma Schools, 1972-08-31
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository