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Addressing Indian Affairs in Oklahoma: A Call for Change

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0006

Dates

  • July 10, 1953
  • 83rd (1953-1955)

Scope and Contents

Mr. Bowers wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher discussing the Indian situation in Oklahoma and expressing the need for an investigation to correct inequities in the Indian program. Belcher responded, indicating that a complete investigation will be conducted after Congress adjourns and expressing a desire to discuss the matter further with Bowers. Bowers also mentioned his observations of poverty and lack of education among the Indians in Canton, Oklahoma, and suggested the need for an educational program for their benefit.

Creator

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Congress 83rd (1953-1955)

Tribal Affiliation Hopi Indians

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituents communication with members of the U.S. Congress
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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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