Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Addressing the Educational and Economic Needs of Eastern Oklahoma: Proposal Amendment for Indian Education Assistance 1974-03-01 1974-03-01 James, Overton, 1925-2015 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_4_0000, Box 121, Folder 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20-%20Five%20Civilzed%20Tribes,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864604 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20-%20Five%20Civilzed%20Tribes,%201974/CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Agricultural laws and legislation; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Shawnee Tribe; Seneca-Cayuga Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Creek Nation; Seminole Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Quapaw Nation 34 Pages The document discusses a proposal submitted by the Five Civilized Tribes of Eastern Oklahoma under the Indian Education Act, Part C, requesting assistance to support adult education programs for the Indian population in the area. It highlights the economic need in the region, including poverty, unemployment, and lack of basic amenities. It also addresses the educational need for adult Indian education services in Eastern Oklahoma, emphasizing the lack of support for adult education in the past. Additionally, it provides data on the socio-economic characteristics and reasons for school dropout among Oklahoma Indians. Text