Investigation and Changes at Chilocco Indian School
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0011
Dates
- April 05, 1969
- 91st (1969-1971)
Scope and Contents
The text includes a series of letters and news releases regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs was considering contracting with a private organization to operate the school, but this decision was put on hold. There were concerns about the conditions at the school, including allegations of physical punishment. Top officials at the school were ordered to be replaced pending an investigation. Assistant Secretary of the Interior Harrison Loesch was overseeing the investigation and considering a visit to the school.
Creator
non-specified
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims
Tribal Affiliations Otoe Indians; Chilocco Indians; Hopi Indians
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims
Tribal Affiliations Otoe Indians; Chilocco Indians; Hopi Indians
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository