Urgent Request for Immediate Funding and Support for Indian-Controlled School Boards

Identifier:

CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_056

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Urgent Request for Immediate Funding and Support for Indian-Controlled School Boards

Date Created:

1971-10-28

EDTF:

1971-10-28

Creator:

Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Fred R. Harris Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57

Description:

Senator Fred R. Harris is urging Deputy Assistant Secretary William L. Rogers to take immediate action to fund Indian controlled school boards who have been facing delays in receiving approval for local control of their schools. Harris believes that these delays are in conflict with President Nixon's pledge for self-determination for Indian communities and are hindering the quality education of Indian children. He specifically mentions the Wind River Shoshone and Arapahoe Education Association, Loneman School Board, and Busby School Board as needing immediate approval. Harris requests to be kept updated on progress in addressing these issues.

Names:

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes

Topic:

Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States

Congress:

92nd (1971-1973)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_26_1_235_15_0000, Box, 235, 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)

Type:

Text

Extent:

1 Page