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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Management and Future of Chilocco Indian School, 1969
- Date:
- 1969-04-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School, 1969
- Date:
- 1969-04-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1969 Shake-Up at Chilocco Indian School: Investigation and Replacement of Top Officials
- Date:
- 1969-04-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Chilocco Indian School Officials Replaced Amidst FBI Investigation into Conditions
- Date:
- 1969-04-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- U.S. Representative Investigates Alleged Student Abuse at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-04-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Status of Chilocco Indian School, 1969
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1969 Report on Conditions at Native American Boarding Schools
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- New School Official Supports Use of Handcuffs and Other Restraints on Unruly Students
- Date:
- 1969-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the National Indian Council on Alcohol & Drugs of Oklahoma's Proposal for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Control Project
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School and its Future Operations
- Date:
- 1969-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Congressman Page Belcher is in contact with the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation at Chilocco Indian School and the possibility of contracting with a private organization for its operation. The alumni association and faculty members deplore and condemn the proposal to contract educational services without consulting Indian people in high tribal positions. Congressman Belcher assures that he will do everything he can to keep the school and will provide updates on the matter."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Management and Future of Chilocco Indian School, 1969")
![["Ms. Julia E. Kent wrote to Senator Page Belcher requesting help in preventing the Chilocco Indian School from being put out on contract. Senator Belcher assured her that he would do everything he could to keep the school and promised to provide updates on the matter. He later contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the situation and received a letter instructing to hold in abeyance any further consideration of contracting with a private organization for the operation of the Chilocco School. Senator Belcher shared this information with Ms. Kent and assured her that he would continue to monitor the situation closely."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding the Future of Chilocco Indian School, 1969")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has ordered the immediate replacement of the Superintendent and Principal of the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma following allegations of brutality and mistreatment of students. Assistant Secretary Harrison Loesch has directed a thorough investigation into the conditions at the school, with concerns raised about students being handcuffed for long periods and subjected to physical punishment. The school is run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and accommodates around 1,000 Indian boarding pupils. The Superintendent and Principal are being reassigned temporarily while the investigation takes place. Dr. Leon Wall, the Superintendent, has admitted that some students are handcuffed for disciplinary reasons but denies reports of brutality at the institution. The investigation was triggered by a report from a BIA inspection team and there are plans to improve the quality of education and living environment at 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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "1969 Shake-Up at Chilocco Indian School: Investigation and Replacement of Top Officials")
![["Officials at Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma are being replaced pending an FBI investigation into conditions at the school. Senator Henry Bellmon expresses confidence that improvements will be made. Students rally in defense of the school, denying allegations of mistreatment and demanding the Bureau of Indian Affairs stop slandering Chilocco. The Bureau is accused of prioritizing profits over quality education. Students vow to fight to save 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_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Chilocco Indian School Officials Replaced Amidst FBI Investigation into Conditions")
![["U.S. Rep John N. Happy Camp visited Chilocco Indian School to investigate recent charges of student abuse. He talked with students and toured the facilities criticized in a report, and will decide on potential action after reviewing interviews with students. Camp stated that the investigation was meant to study the school's needs, not just investigate charges."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "U.S. Representative Investigates Alleged Student Abuse at Chilocco Indian School")
![["The document consists of a series of letters from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Calvin D. Dickerson regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher mentions inquiries and discussions with the Bureau of Indian Affairs about the possibility of contracting with a private organization to operate the school. The Bureau was instructed to hold off on further consideration of the matter. Belcher assures Dickerson that he will keep a close eye on the situation and do everything possible to support 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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Status of Chilocco Indian School, 1969")
![["The article discusses the poor conditions at Indian boarding schools, particularly at Chilocco Indian boarding school. The Bureau of Indian Affairs ran out of funds to survey more schools, but there are concerns that similar mistreatment of students may be happening at other schools as well. The superintendent and principal at Chilocco were relieved of their duties, and Senator Fred R. Harris called for a task force to investigate and recommend improvements. Additionally, there are rumors of a hidden Chinese city beneath downtown Oklahoma City, but these claims have not been confirmed."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "1969 Report on Conditions at Native American Boarding Schools")
![["A new official at the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma has approved the use of handcuffs and other restraints on unruly students. The decision comes after previous school officials were relieved of their duties following reports of students being handcuffed, thrown in jail, and mistreated. The new official emphasized the importance of orderliness and announced upcoming visits from higher-ranking officials. Students were commended for their response to the situation."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "New School Official Supports Use of Handcuffs and Other Restraints on Unruly Students")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between various individuals and organizations regarding a proposal submitted by the National Indian Council on Alcohol and Drugs of Oklahoma for a project involving air pollution control and treatment of alcohol and drug problems among American Indian people. The proposal includes plans to put into operation a bankrupt muffler plant in Oklahoma that will employ Indians and provide funds for addressing alcoholism and drug abuse. Congressman Page Belcher and Commissioner Louis R. Bruce of the Bureau of Indian Affairs express their support and interest in the project."]](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_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the National Indian Council on Alcohol & Drugs of Oklahoma's Proposal for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Control Project")
![["The document is from Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, to Tommy R. Sever regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher mentions receiving letters from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the school and the possibility of contracting with a private organization for its operation. Belcher assures Sever that he will be closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Additionally, there is a handwritten note at the end of The document expressing support for Indian schools and the belief that they provide important education and discipline for students."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School and its Future Operations")