Concerns Regarding the Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence and Resolution
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0010
Dates
- May 06, 1969
- 91st (1969-1971)
Scope and Contents
The text is a series of letters and resolutions regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma and the potential abolition of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The letters are from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Mrs. Delphine Rhode in response to her concerns and inquiries about the school. The letters discuss the possibility of the Bureau of Indian Affairs contracting with a private organization to operate the school, as well as protests against the potential abolition of the Bureau of Indian Affairs without consulting the Indian people. Mrs. Rhode is assured that the matter is being closely monitored and updates will be provided when more information is available.
Creator
unknown
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Tribal Affiliation Ponca Indians; Chilocco Indians
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Tribal Affiliation Ponca Indians; Chilocco Indians
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims
Source
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository