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A Success Story: Jimmy Sam's Journey to Yale
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_47_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- A Success Story: Jimmy Sam's Journey to Yale
- Date Created:
- 1968-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1968-01-01
- 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 document discusses the importance of Indian Americans having a say in the education of their children and the need for local control of schools. It highlights the efforts of young Indian Americans to voice their opinions and be involved in the decision-making process. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is working towards transferring school operations to local Indian boards to better meet the needs of the community. The document also mentions the success of young Indian Americans, such as Franklin Ducheneaux, in gaining recognition and opportunities for leadership. Overall, The document emphasizes the importance of empowering young Indian Americans and working together towards a better future.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_70_47_0000, Box, 70, 47, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 5 Pages
