Funding Assistance Request for Navajo Indian Student's Education at University of Mexico

Identifier:

CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_013

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

Funding Assistance Request for Navajo Indian Student's Education at University of Mexico

Date Created:

1971-04-27

EDTF:

1971-04-27

Creator:

unknown

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:

The document is a series of letters discussing a young Navajo Indian youth named Wayne William Tsasie who is interested in studying at the University of Mexico. The letters request assistance in obtaining funds for his tuition, travel, and other expenses. Sister Anne Lorenzi and Louise Tussing are both seeking help in finding financial support for Wayne's education. Sister Anne describes Wayne as a talented artist who has been accepted to the university. Louise Tussing outlines the costs involved and mentions potential sources of funding. The letters express the urgency and importance of helping Wayne further his education.

Names:

Navajo Indians

Topic:

Education--United States, Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Congress:

92nd (1971-1973)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_26_1_235_17_0000, Box, 235, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)

Type:

Text

Extent:

8 Pages