New Plastics Molding Plant in Durant, Oklahoma Boosts Indian Employment

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0002

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

New Plastics Molding Plant in Durant, Oklahoma Boosts Indian Employment

Date Created:

1964-06-30

EDTF:

1964-06-30

Creator:

unknown

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 United States Department of the Interior announced the establishment of a $500,000 plastics molding plant in Durant, Oklahoma, which will provide jobs for around 100 Indian men and women. This initiative is part of a larger effort to improve the economic situation of American Indians, with 40 other plants already providing employment for 1,500 Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs played a key role in facilitating the establishment of the plastics plant in Durant, working with local organizations and government agencies. Production at the new installation is set to begin in June, with plans to increase the workforce as output grows.

Policy Area:

Native Americans, Commerce

Topic:

Business--United States., Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims

Congress:

88th (1963-1965)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_47_57_0000, Box, 47, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)

Type:

Text

Extent:

1 Page