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Chilocco Indian School Students Protest Alleged Brutality

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0038

Dates

  • April 09, 1969
  • 91st (1969-1971)

Scope and Contents

The Ponca City News in Oklahoma forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather with scattered thunderstorms ending and cooler temperatures. Chilocco students in Oklahoma deny allegations of brutality by staff members, with some students acknowledging the use of restraints on unruly students. Bureau of Indian Affairs investigators found evidence of brutality, including handcuffing, but students and officials at the school deny widespread abuse. Students are protesting the dismissal of a school counselor.

Creator

Carney, Sidney M.

Congress 91st (1969-1971)

Tribal Affiliation Ponca Indians; Chilocco Indians

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims
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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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