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Supporting Indigenous Education: A Call for Funding for Northwestern State College's Indian Studies Program

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0014

Dates

  • October 06, 1973
  • 93rd (1973-1975)

Scope and Contents

Senator Bartlett received a letter from Northwestern State College in Alva, Oklahoma requesting support under Title III Programs for their Indian Studies Program. The program aims to address the high dropout rate among Indian students and provide relevant education and leadership training. The college has developed a curriculum and sought resources to support the program, including recruiting and counseling Indian students. They have also outlined their budget needs and requested assistance from Senator Bartlett's office.

Creator

Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979; Tinker, Sylvester, 1903-1991

Congress 93rd (1973-1975)

Tribal Affiliation Chilocco Indians

Policy Area Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma
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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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