Chilocco Indian School Scandal Exposed
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0046
Dates
- April 07, 1969
- 91st (1969-1971)
Scope and Contents
The superintendent of Chilocco Indian School admitted that students were beaten and handcuffed as punishment. The school is under investigation for alleged punishment practices, including selling liquor to students and using handcuffs as discipline. The superintendent denies the allegations and calls them "torture." The Indian Bureau report is critical of the school's treatment of students.
Creator
Non-specified
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims
Tribal Affiliation Chilocco Indians
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims
Tribal Affiliation Chilocco Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository