1962 Correspondence between Delta Petroleum Corporation and Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding St. Labre Indian Mission School
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_6_60_21C_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1962 Correspondence between Delta Petroleum Corporation and Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding St. Labre Indian Mission School
- Date Created:
- 1959-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- Maytubby, Floyd, 1893-1963
- 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:
- The document is a plea for support for the St. Labre Indian Mission School in Ashland, Montana, which serves the Northern Cheyenne Indians, a community facing poverty, hunger, and health issues. The school provides essential services and education to children in need, highlighting the dire conditions faced by the community. The writer urges the recipient, Mr. Van Patten, to consider the plight of these individuals and support their cause. Congressman Page Belcher responds to Mr. Van Patten's concerns about foreign aid and the Peace Corps, stating his commitment to scrutinizing government spending and advocating for cuts where necessary. He also addresses the issue of conditions at the St. Labre Indian Mission School and provides information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_4_6_0000, Box 60, Folder 21C, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
