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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Housing Discrimination Inquiry at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Personnel Issues at Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence Between Patty C. Allen and U.S. Senate
- Date:
- 1970-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Anastasia Stiles at Sequoyah High School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- FBI Investigation Report on Assault Incident at Chilocco Indian School, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-11-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bunch Addressing Concerns about Native American Welfare and Education in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1972-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Mrs. N.L. Thornton inquired about housing discrimination on the Chalaco campus. The response from Dr. Leon Wall, Superintendent, Chalaco Indian School, explained the housing policies at Chalaco. The school has limited quarters available and a specific allocation process based on job responsibilities and contributions to the school. The Thorntons had experienced difficulties with neighbors in the past, and the school had delayed approving Thornton's trial period. The school expressed regret that the Thorntons were unhappy but stated they had no other alternative."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Housing Discrimination Inquiry at Chilocco Indian School")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Patty C. Allen about difficulties she was facing at Chilocco Indian School. He contacted the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs for a report. The report stated that Mrs. Allen was having issues with her supervisor, Mrs. Leola Taylor, regarding educational leave for the summer. The Area Personnel Officer met with Mrs. Allen and her supervisor to resolve the issue. Mrs. Taylor assured cooperation, and a plan was developed to meet Mrs. Allen's certification needs and benefit the education program at Chilocco. Mrs. Allen was encouraged to support the school's objectives and continue good relationships with the staff."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_016_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Personnel Issues at Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence Between Patty C. Allen and U.S. Senate")
![["Daniel N. Stiles writes to Senator Fred Harris requesting assistance in enrolling his adopted Eskimo daughter, Anastasia, in Sequoyah High School. Anastasia had previously been denied admission by the Muskogee Area Office, citing her need for special education classes. Stiles believes this is unjust and seeks help in securing her enrollment. Senator Harris forwards the request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who ultimately enrolls Anastasia in the school. Stiles expresses gratitude for the assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Schools,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Anastasia Stiles at Sequoyah High School")
![["The letter from J. Edgar Hoover of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to Senator Fred R. Harris discusses an investigation conducted at the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The investigation was based on an assault on a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer by students at the school. The Assistant United States Attorney declined to prosecute the case, suggesting that the school administration handle it. A group of adults later demanded that the officer be terminated and the suspended students reinstated."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_006_thumbnail.jpg "FBI Investigation Report on Assault Incident at Chilocco Indian School, 1971")
![["Senator Harris received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bunch expressing concerns about the welfare of Native Americans, specifically those at the Chilocco Indian School. Senator Harris assured them of his continued interest in helping Native Americans and mentioned pending bills and projects to benefit them. He also mentioned a study commissioned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to address the problems of Indian education, including those at Chilocco. Eagleboy, on behalf of the Oklahoma Indian people, also requested Senator Harris' support in addressing the needs of the Chilocco Indian School and the Indian children it serves."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bunch Addressing Concerns about Native American Welfare and Education in Oklahoma")