1965 Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Addressing Concerns at the Fort Sill Indian School
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1965 Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Addressing Concerns at the Fort Sill Indian School
- Date Created:
- 1965-04-15
- EDTF:
- 1965-04-15
- 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:
- The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded to a letter from Senator Harris regarding issues at the Fort Sill Indian School. They addressed concerns about employee performance, discipline, social activities, and allegations of misconduct. The staff at the school works diligently to address the special needs of Indian youth and provide counseling and support. The school has a strict policy against corporal punishment and aims to help students adjust to the school environment. The majority of the staff at the school are of Indian origin, and promotions are based on performance and experience. The school also provides summer programs for students and encourages teachers to improve their skills through workshops and educational leave.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Crime and Law Enforcement
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000, Box 14, Folder 45, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
