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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1969)
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- An Analysis of the Current Education System vs Contract Education at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document consists of a series of letters between W. Lloyd Means and Page Belcher regarding the Chilocco Indian School, specifically discussing issues related to the potential contracting of the school to a private organization, concerns about a bill (S.930) that could impact Indian education, and the desire to keep the school operational and maintain its current methods of instruction and discipline."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1969)")
![["The document discusses the merits of the present system at Chilocco, highlighting the professionalism of the staff, the successful history of producing good citizens, flexibility in training, good moral standards, and focus on instilling pride in Indian heritage among students. It also contrasts this with the disadvantages of contract education, expressing concerns about lack of success in other areas, potential lack of improvement, exploitation of students by contractors, and potential negative effects on students' cultural identity. The document argues against the B.I.A. relinquishing responsibility for education to contractors and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the current system at 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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "An Analysis of the Current Education System vs Contract Education at Chilocco Indian School")