Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal
- Date Created:
- 1963-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27
- Description:
- The letter is a response to a request regarding the American Self Help Foundation, which aims to help American Indians become self-sustaining and overcome their reliance on government aid. The Foundation proposes a plan to provide assistance to Indian individuals, with the goal of eventually becoming self-sustaining. The plan includes setting up a Board of Governors and implementing training programs and seeking employment opportunities for Indian people. The Foundation aims to create a community atmosphere that encourages self-improvement and independence among American Indians.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
