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Title: Funding Issues for Cherokee Bilingual Education Program in Oklahoma

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0042

Dates

  • May 12, 1975
  • 94th (1975-1977)

Scope and Contents

The letter is from W.W. Keeler, Principal Chief for the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the difficulties faced by the Cherokee Bilingual Education Program in receiving funding. Keeler requests the Senator to look into the matter and ensure fair treatment for the Cherokees. The letter also mentions that one of the applications for bilingual grants has been approved, while others are on hold due to limited funds.

Creator

Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979; Keeler, William Wayne (1908-1987)

Congress 94th (1975-1977)

Policy Area Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Older people--Medical care--United States

Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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