Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Contact Information for Releasing Statements in Oklahoma City 1964-01-01 1964-01-01 Cromley, Allan, 1922-2011 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_8, Box 4, Folder 153, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0000-Press%20releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870156 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0000-Press%20releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201964/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0008.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation 1 Page The speaker, a congressman from Oklahoma, expresses pride in the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes in his district and their contributions to the state and country. He emphasizes the importance of funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, particularly for Indian health and education. He praises a hospital in his district for its modern facilities and dedicated staff, and hopes that the appropriation bill will provide enough funds to keep it running effectively. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Contacting the City Editor for Statement Release 1964-01-01 1964-01-01 Cromley, Allan, 1922-2011 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_10, Box 4, Folder 153, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0000-Press%20releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870158 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0000-Press%20releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201964/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0010.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States; Indians of North America--Education Chickasaw Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The document discusses the importance of Indian boarding schools in providing education to young boys and girls of Indian descent, many of whom come from remote places, broken homes, or are orphans. It also mentions the Indian Goodland Orphanage, which receives financial aid from the Federal government and is under the supervision of the Presbyterian Church. The document also mentions day schools operated by the Indian Bureau and tuition payments for Indian children attending local and State schools. Text