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Concerns for Indian Education Funding: A Letter Exchange between Lloyd Taylor and Senator Dewey Bartlett

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_5_0002

Dates

  • December 05, 1973
  • 93rd (1973-1975)

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Lloyd Taylor to Senator Dewey Bartlett discussing concerns about the tight budget for Indian education and the lack of explanation for why funding for Indian schools was not increased. Taylor questions the priorities of the government and the lack of resources for home economics programs at Riverside Indian School. He also questions why the administration is not prioritizing the education of minority group children and criticizes the allocation of funds for events like the Grand National Quail Hunt. Taylor urges the Senator to address these issues and consider the humanitarian concern for all individuals to have access to educational benefits.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 93rd (1973-1975)

Policy Area Non-specified

Tribal Affiliation Indians of North America--Oklahoma
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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