Concerns and Actions Regarding the Fort Sill Indian School Closure
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Concerns and Actions Regarding the Fort Sill Indian School Closure
- Date Created:
- 1977-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
- Description:
- Mr. Carpenter sent a telegram protesting the closing of Fort Sill Indian School, expressing concern about the impact on Indian children and the community. Senator Bartlett responded, acknowledging the concerns and explaining that financial constraints may lead to the closing of some schools. An official from the Bureau of Indian Affairs will be in Oklahoma to gather information on the situation. Bartlett promises to work towards improving the quality of education for Indian children. Carpenter urges Bartlett to reverse the decision to close the school, citing social, economic, and historical consequences.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_31_6_0000, Box, 31, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
