Chilocco Indian School. School of Opportunity 1885-1975.

Chilocco, Oklahoma: Chilocco Press, 1976. Octavo, stapled, illustrated wrappers titled "Chilocco Information Handbook" to front cover, [4], 52, [2] pp, illustrations from photographs. A 1976 student handbook from the Chilocco Indian School in Chilocco, Oklahoma. Begins with a description of the school and its objectives, i.e. "To teach the students, through their own participation in school activities, democratic government, community association, and to become constructive citizens of their communities, the State and the Nation." It also contains a catalog featuring descriptions of courses offered, accompanied by photographic illustrations of students in the classroom. There is also discussion of dormitory living, and a section listing student rights and responsibilities, including the drug policy. The cover was designed by a Native American named Homer Arketeta. Arizona State University Tempe only in OCLC. Foxing to covers, else very good. Item #15202

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