The Inter-Tribal Council, comprised of members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, is seeking assistance for youth programs in Eastern Oklahoma that are being cut back. They highlight the success of the Neighborhood Youth Corps program in helping low-income children, with statistics showing high rates of college enrollment and reduced juvenile delinquency. They request the President's support in continuing these programs to benefit all children in need.

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Inter-Tribal Council's Appeal for Continuation of Neighborhood Youth Corps

Identifier:
CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0004
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Inter-Tribal Council's Appeal for Continuation of Neighborhood Youth Corps
Date Created:
1965-08-17
EDTF:
1965-08-17
Creator:
unknown
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 Inter-Tribal Council, comprised of members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, is seeking assistance for youth programs in Eastern Oklahoma that are being cut back. They highlight the success of the Neighborhood Youth Corps program in helping low-income children, with statistics showing high rates of college enrollment and reduced juvenile delinquency. They request the President's support in continuing these programs to benefit all children in need.
Policy Area:
Native Americans
Names:
Seminole Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
Topic:
Education--United States
Congress:
89th (1965-1967)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_4_8_0000, Box 95, Folder 4B, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages