Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools and the Fight for Equal Educational Opportunities

Identifier:

CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_091

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools and the Fight for Equal Educational Opportunities

Date Created:

1971-01-01

EDTF:

1971-01-01

Creator:

unknown

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:

A letter from U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris acknowledges receipt of a fact sheet about discrimination against Indians in Rapid City public schools and promises to take action. The fact sheet highlights the lack of transportation services for Indian students living in low-income areas, citing safety concerns and disparities in funding allocation. The letter argues that the school district's refusal to provide transportation services is unjust and discriminatory, particularly towards economically disadvantaged Indian families. It also questions the district's handling of Title I funds meant for culturally deprived students.

Names:

Creek Nation

Topic:

Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Public Works--United States

Congress:

92nd (1971-1973)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_26_1_235_15_0000, Box, 235, 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

6 Pages