Correspondence Regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program and Reverend Stoneking's Inquiry

Identifier:

CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_008

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

Correspondence Regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program and Reverend Stoneking's Inquiry

Date Created:

1970-09-22

EDTF:

1970-09-22

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:

The document is a response to a inquiry made by Reverend Arthur Stoneking regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program. The response explains that the program involves utilizing Indian service organizations and ex-offenders to provide counseling and pre-release services to individuals of Indian descent in custody in Federal and State institutions. The response also provides a list of organizations involved in the program and explains the selection process. It addresses concerns about timing and issuance of contracts, stating that the Institute of Criminal Law and Procedure is responsible for the program and has the capability to revise it if necessary. The response assures cooperation and assistance to Reverend Stoneking and others involved in the program.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

Topic:

Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Congress:

91st (1969-1971)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_26_1_235_17_0000, Box, 235, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

7 Pages