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- 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_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_6_60_21C_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Conditions at the Chilocco Indian School in 1961
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961
- Date:
- 1961-09-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Student Leaders and Law Enforcement Officials Denounce Bureau of Indian Affairs' Report on Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1969-04-06
- 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:
- 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_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective
- Date:
- 1969-04-12
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["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")
![["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")
![["State Representative John Howe wrote to Congressman Page Belcher about the substandard and overcrowded conditions at the Chilocco Indian School. The school is in need of a new dormitory to house the increasing number of students. Congressman Belcher assured Howe that he would take up the matter with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and do what he could to improve the conditions at the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/87th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_6_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Yuchi,%20Kaw,%20Pawnee,%20St.%20Labre%20Indian%20School,%20and%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201961-1962/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Conditions at the Chilocco Indian School in 1961")
![["The document includes correspondence between State Senator Roy E. Grantham and Congressman Page Belcher regarding the inadequate living conditions at the Chilocco Indian School. Senator Grantham expresses concern about the living conditions in the boys' dormitory and requests additional improvements, such as the construction of a new dormitory. Congressman Belcher assures Senator Grantham that he will address the issue with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and provide updates on any progress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/87th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_6_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Yuchi,%20Kaw,%20Pawnee,%20St.%20Labre%20Indian%20School,%20and%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201961-1962/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Conditions at Chilocco Indian School in 1961")
![["Student leaders at Chilocco Indian School, along with law enforcement officials, condemned the Bureau of Indian Affairs' report alleging criminal malpractice by school leaders. They believe the charges are false and may be used as an excuse to lease the school to a private contractor. Students spoke out against the allegations and urged others to write to their representatives to defend the school. The officials who drafted the report claim it is an internal document for investigation purposes. The student leaders formed a Save Our Schools group and called for an end to the slander of 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_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Student Leaders and Law Enforcement Officials Denounce Bureau of Indian Affairs' Report on Chilocco Indian School")
![["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")
![["Herschel Sahmaunt, a Lawton Indian, advised a Senate panel on education problems facing Indian children. He highlighted issues such as lack of motivation, difficulties in accessing quality education, and the disconnect between Indian and white cultures. Sahmaunt criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs for not adequately addressing these issues and emphasized the need for changes in the educational system to better serve Indian children. He also noted that many Indian children struggle to integrate into mainstream society due to feelings of inferiority and lack of support. Despite challenges, Sahmaunt believed that with effort, these issues could be overcome."]](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_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective")