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Request for a Chapel at Chilocco School Campus

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_5_45_8A_0007

Dates

  • October 25, 1960
  • 86th (1959-1961)

Scope and Contents

Reverend Bruce Conrad wrote to Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, requesting assistance in obtaining a building to be used as a chapel on the Chilocco School campus. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded, stating that they do not have funds to provide separate buildings for religious worship, but the Superintendent will continue to provide space for religious services. They also mentioned that available construction funds should be used for more urgent needs. The Bureau suggested that students attend local churches for worship.

Creator

non-specified

Congress 86th (1959-1961)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Tribal Affiliation Chilocco Indians; Hopi Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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