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
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Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma
Tribal Affiliations Chilocco Indians
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma
Tribal Affiliations Chilocco Indians
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository