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Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Problem

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_007_2_7_24_0003

Dates

  • 74th (1935-1937)

Scope and Contents

The text is a series of letters regarding the issue of Indian education and tuition payments in Oklahoma. Mr. Heiskell expresses his concerns and seeks assistance from Congressman Lyle H. Boren. Boren communicates with Mr. Beatty from the Office of Indian Affairs about the issue. The Indian Affairs office in Muskogee also responds to Heiskell's letter, explaining their limitations in determining which schools Indian children attend. The letters emphasize the need for clarification on the use of Federal Indian tuition and the importance of ensuring that Indian children attend local schools in their home districts.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 74th (1935-1937)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituents communication with members of the U.S. Congress

Tribal Affiliation Seminole Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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