Congressman Page Belcher's Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Investigation
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Congressman Page Belcher's Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Investigation
- Date Created:
- 1950-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3
- Description:
- Congressman Page Belcher received a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Chilocco Indian School, stating that allegations of mistreatment are under investigation and appropriate actions will be taken. The Bureau is holding off on contract negotiations for the school and appreciates the support of the Council of American Indians. They hope to resolve the matter soon and improve the educational program at Chilocco.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 81st (1949-1951), 82nd (1951-1953), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_4_10_0000, Box 141, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
