1921 Protest Against Proposed Relocation of Cheyenne and Arapaho Agencies and Schools in Oklahoma
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1921 Protest Against Proposed Relocation of Cheyenne and Arapaho Agencies and Schools in Oklahoma
- Date Created:
- 1921-11-10
- EDTF:
- 1921-11-10
- Creator:
- Gensman, L. M. (Lorraine Michael), 1878-1954
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61
- Description:
- H. C. Paulsen, manager of the Southern Hotel in El Reno, Oklahoma, writes to Honorable L.M. Gensman recommending J.E. Shields for the position of Principal at the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian School. Paulsen praises Shields' qualifications and asks for Gensman's help in securing the appointment. Gensman responds, stating that he has recommended Shields to Commissioner Burke based on Paulsen's and others' endorsements, and promises to assist in any way he can. Gensman suggests contacting Mr. Pears at the Haskell Institution for additional support. He also mentions social activities and his plans to visit home in June.
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_23_3.3_0000, Box 4, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
