Addressing the Educational and Economic Needs of Eastern Oklahoma: Proposal Amendment for Indian Education Assistance

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0002

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Addressing the Educational and Economic Needs of Eastern Oklahoma: Proposal Amendment for Indian Education Assistance

Date Created:

1974-03-01

EDTF:

1974-03-01

Creator:

James, Overton, 1925-2015

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Carl Albert Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146

Description:

The document discusses a proposal submitted by the Five Civilized Tribes of Eastern Oklahoma under the Indian Education Act, Part C, requesting assistance to support adult education programs for the Indian population in the area. It highlights the economic need in the region, including poverty, unemployment, and lack of basic amenities. It also addresses the educational need for adult Indian education services in Eastern Oklahoma, emphasizing the lack of support for adult education in the past. Additionally, it provides data on the socio-economic characteristics and reasons for school dropout among Oklahoma Indians.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Quapaw Nation

Topic:

Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Congress:

93rd (1973-1975)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_001_4_0000, Box 121, Folder 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)

Type:

Text

Extent:

34 Pages