Concerns and Support for Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence and Resolutions
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0029
Dates
- May 06, 1969
- 91st (1969-1971)
Scope and Contents
In this text, Congressman Page Belcher is communicating with Commissioner Robert L. Bennett of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher is concerned about potential changes in the school's operation and requests a written report on the conditions and allegations made against the Bureau. He also shares a statement from the Council of American Indians in Tulsa, which supports the Commissioner's actions regarding the school. Belcher assures Bennett that he will closely monitor the situation.
Creator
Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Tribal Affiliation Chilocco Indians
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Tribal Affiliation 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