Communication Regarding Allan Torralba's Educational Struggles: Interactions between the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Education Specialists, and Family

Identifier:

CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_015

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

Communication Regarding Allan Torralba's Educational Struggles: Interactions between the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Education Specialists, and Family

Date Created:

1971-03-18

EDTF:

1971-03-18

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:

Mrs. Torralba wrote a letter to Senator Harris seeking assistance with her son, Allan's, school problems. Allan was not promoted to the 7th grade due to excessive absences and misconduct. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been involved in trying to address the situation, including exploring options for Allan to attend a boarding school. Allan's behavior has also attracted the attention of the juvenile authorities. Mrs. Torralba is seeking help in improving her relationship with the school and ensuring Allan's successful education.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Comanche Nation

Topic:

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