1963 Correspondence on Fire Damage at Eufaula Indian School and the Call for Building Replacement
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence on Fire Damage at Eufaula Indian School and the Call for Building Replacement
- 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 text contains a series of letters and resolutions regarding the damage caused by a fire at the Eufaula Indian School building. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has decided to raze the building as a safety measure due to the number of children around it. Various organizations, including the City of Eufaula, Chamber of Commerce, and Lions Club, have passed resolutions requesting the replacement and expansion of the damaged building, emphasizing the importance of the school in the education of Indian children. Senator Mike Monroney has been contacted for assistance in protecting the interests of the Creek Indian Nation and ensuring that no action is taken without a public hearing. Kenneth W. Lackey has also expressed his concerns and requested support from Senator Monroney.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0000, Box 19, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 7 Pages
