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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Civil Rights Investigation into Alleged Abuse at Chilocco Indian Boarding School
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School Students Accuse BIA of Slander and Neglect
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957), 82nd (1951-1953), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Senator Bellmon's Critique of Political Exploitation of Minority Groups
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 82nd (1951-1953), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School Controversy: Brutality, Neglect, and Mismanagement Allegations
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 82nd (1951-1953), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Handcuffing as Disciplinary Method in Chilocco Indian School: A Controversial Debate
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 81st (1949-1951), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Legal Action Uncertain Amidst Investigation of Alleged Brutality at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Bellmon, Henry
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 82nd (1951-1953), 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0053
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School Superintendent Refutes Claims of Brutality and Abuse
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959), 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953), 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco School Investigation Report Deemed Preliminary, Allegations of Misconduct Emerge
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953), 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Abuse and Neglect Uncovered in Government-Run Indian Boarding School
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Bellmon, Henry
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 81st (1949-1951), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Situation at Chilocco Indian School: A Discussion with the Council of American Indians
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The civil rights division of the justice department is investigating charges of mistreatment of students at the Chilocco Indian boarding school. The school's superintendent, Dr. Leon Wall, is being accused of physical abuse and negligence, but some believe he is being unfairly targeted. The school is facing criticism for inadequate funding and staffing, as well as a lack of control over discipline and alcohol use among students. Law enforcement officers have defended the school's personnel in discipline matters. The investigation is ongoing to determine if there have been violations of federal civil rights laws."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Civil Rights Investigation into Alleged Abuse at Chilocco Indian Boarding School")
![["Student leaders at Chilocco Indian School accuse the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs of slandering the school in an effort to eliminate it from BIA jurisdiction. They organize a letter-writing campaign and speak out against the bureau's proposed move to hand the school over to a private contractor. Students defend the school and refute allegations of mistreatment, urging their classmates to take action to save Chilocco."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School Students Accuse BIA of Slander and Neglect")
![["The document discusses the Ponca City News, a newspaper published in Oklahoma. It mentions the staff and ownership of the newspaper, as well as a quote from Psalms and a statement from President John F. Kennedy about war. The editor criticizes Senator Henry Bellmon for his actions regarding minority groups and Senator Teddy Kennedy's political tour of Alaska, suggesting it is for publicity rather than genuine concern. Bellmon's actions are praised for calling attention to this issue, and the editor criticizes the biased reporting and motives behind Kennedy's tour. It is suggested that Bellmon's actions may not have a significant impact on Teddy Kennedy's campaign."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Bellmon's Critique of Political Exploitation of Minority Groups")
![["Chilocco Indian School, opened 85 years ago, has faced criticism for its treatment of students including physical and mental abuse. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has investigated the allegations of brutality and has removed staff members following the report. The school has grown significantly over the years and is now home to over 1,000 high school students from various tribes. The use of handcuffs to restrain unruly students has been a controversial issue at the school. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is working to address the criticisms and improve the operations of the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School Controversy: Brutality, Neglect, and Mismanagement Allegations")
![["The article discusses allegations of abuse and misconduct at Chilocco Indian School, including reports of students being beaten, handcuffed, and given alcohol. The superintendent of the school, Dr. Leon Wall, denies the allegations and calls them untrue. The Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted an investigation into the claims, which were made public by U.S. Senator Lee Metcalf. Wall defends the use of handcuffing as a disciplinary measure for intoxicated students. The report also mentions concerns about the timing of the release of the report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Handcuffing as Disciplinary Method in Chilocco Indian School: A Controversial Debate")
![["The U.S. Department of Justice is uncertain if legal action can be taken regarding the alleged brutal treatment of students at the Chilocco Indian School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs released a report, but the FBI cannot act until the Department of Justice completes its investigation. The report details instances of physical harm to students, but the superintendent of the school denies any wrongdoing. Plans are being made to seek private operators for the school, with concerns raised about the potential impact on Indian students if non-Indian operators take over."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Legal Action Uncertain Amidst Investigation of Alleged Brutality at Chilocco Indian School")
![["The superintendent of Chilocco Indian School denies reports of brutality at the institution, calling them false and exaggerated. He claims that the students are not abused and that the reports are fabricated. He acknowledges that there are some problems at the school, but insists that they are blown out of proportion. He invites anyone to come see the school for themselves and denies fostering a \"failure syndrome\" among the students. He believes that those spreading false reports are trying to make it hard on Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0053_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School Superintendent Refutes Claims of Brutality and Abuse")
![["The preliminary report on the Chilocco Indian School recommended the removal of the school superintendent and further investigation into allegations of criminal malpractice. The report, printed in the Congressional Record, detailed numerous charges against the school, including physical abuse of students. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is conducting a continuing investigation and plans to take appropriate action to improve conditions at the school. Senator Henry Bellmon expressed confidence that steps will be taken to modernize Indian education programs and support young people in receiving the necessary training to become productive citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0054_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco School Investigation Report Deemed Preliminary, Allegations of Misconduct Emerge")
![["The document discusses a report by investigators from the Bureau of Indian Affairs that found evidence of severe punishment and abuse at the Chilocco Indian Boarding School in Oklahoma. Students were handcuffed, jailed, and physically abused, with some bearing visible marks of their confinement. The report recommends the dismissal of the school's superintendent and highlights a culture of low expectations for the students, lack of student activities, and a disregard for student well-being. The findings have sparked controversy and calls for more control of Indian schools by Indian officials and parents."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0055_thumbnail.jpg "Abuse and Neglect Uncovered in Government-Run Indian Boarding School")
![["Congressman Page Belcher is in communication with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at Chilocco Indian School. He has received letters and is keeping Mr. Haynie informed about the developments. The Council of American Indians has also expressed support for the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in handling the situation at Chilocco School."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Situation at Chilocco Indian School: A Discussion with the Council of American Indians")