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Chilocco Indian School Officials Stand by Use of Handcuffs

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0037

Dates

  • April 09, 1969
  • 91st (1969-1971)

Scope and Contents

Gordon Gunderson, a Bureau of Indian Affairs official, has taken over at the Chilocco Indian School and has stated that school officials will continue to use handcuffs and other restraints on unruly students. This decision comes after previous school officials were relieved of their duties following reports of students being handcuffed, thrown in jail, and mistreated. Gunderson emphasized the importance of orderliness and stated that higher officials will be visiting the school soon.

Creator

non-specified

Congress 91st (1969-1971)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Tribal Affiliations Chilocco Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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