The letter from Senator Harris regarding issues at Fort Sill Indian School is reviewed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The letter raised concerns about employee performance, student discipline, social activities, and misconduct. The Bureau addresses each issue, stating that the school administration is aware and handling the situations in accordance with policies. They emphasize the special needs of Indian youth enrolled in boarding schools and the importance of patience and understanding in addressing their problems. The Bureau also discusses disciplinary actions, promotion criteria for teachers, and summer programs for students. Overall, they defend the actions of the school staff and emphasize the efforts made to support students and maintain a positive school environment.

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Review and Response to Issues at the Fort Sill Indian School: A Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris

Identifier:
CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0050
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Review and Response to Issues at the Fort Sill Indian School: A Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris
Date Created:
1965-04-15
EDTF:
1965-04-15
Creator:
Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
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 letter from Senator Harris regarding issues at Fort Sill Indian School is reviewed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The letter raised concerns about employee performance, student discipline, social activities, and misconduct. The Bureau addresses each issue, stating that the school administration is aware and handling the situations in accordance with policies. They emphasize the special needs of Indian youth enrolled in boarding schools and the importance of patience and understanding in addressing their problems. The Bureau also discusses disciplinary actions, promotion criteria for teachers, and summer programs for students. Overall, they defend the actions of the school staff and emphasize the efforts made to support students and maintain a positive school environment.
Policy Area:
Crime and Law Enforcement, Native Americans
Topic:
Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
Congress:
89th (1965-1967)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000, Box 14, Folder 50, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
9 Pages