Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Education Challenges in Hammon: The Story of the Institute of the Southern Plains, Inc. 1977-01-01 1977-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_7_0000, Box, 31, 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864966 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201975/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0007.pdf correspondence Education Indians of North America--United States Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.); Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 3 Pages The document addresses Senator Bartlett's inquiry regarding the Institute of the Southern Plains, Inc., a school established by a group of Indian parents in Hammon, Oklahoma. The school faced funding challenges and operated in temporary facilities. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided funding for the school, but there were concerns about the quality of education provided. The document also discusses the rift between the dissident Indian parents and the local public school authorities, as well as the challenges faced by the community. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is working to address these issues and provide support for the school. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Continue Educating Indians in Boarding Schools 1978-08-30 1978-08-30 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_6_0000, Box, 31, 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0058 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0058_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864953 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0058.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.) 9 Pages The document is a series of correspondences regarding House Resolution No. 1029, which urges the Bureau of Indian Affairs to continue educating Indian children in boarding schools. The Bureau has been criticized for inefficiencies in operating boarding schools and is reviewing recommendations for improvement. The document also mentions the declining enrollment and increasing costs of education, and the need for new approaches to improve the quality of Indian education. The Bureau states that no boarding schools will be closed without a full review and consultation with those affected. Text