Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Education

A report from Carl Albert, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, was sent to individuals who had written about a certain matter. The report was dated October 8, 1964.

State Senator Jimmy Belvin received a call regarding grievances from matrons at Riverside school in Anadarko. The issue had been ongoing since August and despite attempts to resolve it, the matrons felt they were not being heard. Senator Belvin contacted Mr. Pyle, the school superintendent, but the matrons still felt they were being silenced. They requested a hearing with Mr. D. Otis Beasley from Secretary Udall's office. After contacting Mr. Beasley, it was arranged for him to be represented at the hearing. The matrons expressed concerns about retaliation if they spoke out. The hearing was scheduled for June 30th.

The text discusses a situation where an adopted Indian child, who was adopted by a white family at a preschool age, is not doing well in school. The text suggests looking into options such as the Bacone or Haskell Institute for the child's education. It also mentions that eligibility for certain schools is determined based on family situation, and that social workers can investigate if something is wrong within the family. The text also mentions various boarding schools and local high schools in Oklahoma that the child could potentially attend.

The text discusses a request for financial assistance for the Hartshorne Public School in Oklahoma, specifically for the purchase of furniture and equipment for a new high school. Various officials and agencies, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of the Interior, are involved in reviewing the request and exploring possible solutions. Congressman Carl Albert is actively seeking assistance for the school and keeping Superintendent R. T. Taylor informed of developments.