Applications for Enrollment, 1941–1948

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Applications for Enrollment, 1941–1948

1941-1948

This series includes applications for admission to Chilocco, original letters of inquiry concerning admission, and copies of replies sent. Completed applications give detailed background information about applicants. One file contains rejected applications.

10 linear inches

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SNAC Resource ID: 11674020

National Archives at Fort Worth

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Chilocco Indian Agricultural School

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The Chilocco Indian School was a non-reservation boarding school established by the Office of Indian Affairs for the vocational education of Indian children. In operation for nearly a century (1884-1980), the school drew students from over 40 tribes. Enrollment ranged from slightly over 100 during the first year to well over 1,000 in 1931. It was closed in June 1980 by congressional mandate. Land for use of the school was set aside by President James A. Garfield in an Executive Order of July ...