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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
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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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