Browse Items (26 total) Subject is exactly " Chilocco Indian Agricultural School" Browse All Browse by Tag Search Items Sort by: TitleCreatorDate Added Oral history interview with Wes Studi Wes Studi (Cherokee), a 1964 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, discusses his path to and through Chilocco. He mentions some of the duties and experiences he had during his time at the school and how Cherokee was his first language.… Oral history interview with Jim Baker Jim Baker attended Chilocco Indian Agricultural School and later served as superintendent of the school. He shares some of his experiences at Chilocco as a student and as the superintendent. Baker explains the history of the school and its relation… Oral history interview with Claudine King Claudine King (Chickasaw), a 1952 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about transferring to the school and shares some of her memories from her time as a student there. She describes the environment and the diversity of students.… Oral history interview with Charles Chupco Charles Chupco (Creek), a 1960 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about his time on campus and some of his memories as a student, like working in auto mechanics and participating in multiple sports. He mentions his Creek heritage… Oral history interview with Keith Franklin Keith Franklin (Sac and Fox), a 1957 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about his journey to Chilocco and some of his early challenges with boarding school life. He describes a few of his memories from his time there as a student… Oral history interview with Virginia McDonald Rush Virginia McDonald Rush (Ponca), a 1956 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about her time at Chilocco and some of her activities, like band and the cosmetology program. She shares why she joined the military and explains how well… Oral history interview with Robert Buzzard Robert Buzzard (Cherokee), a 1957 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about spending his youth near Chilocco before enrolling in the school in the ninth grade. He describes what life was like on campus and some of his memories from… Oral history interview with George England George England (Cherokee), a 1953 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about spending his youth near the school and then attending it. He mentions some of his student experiences and activities he participated in like sports and the… Oral history interview with Joe Thornton Joe Thornton (Cherokee), a 1934 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about his family and how he came to be at the school. He describes a few of his student experiences and how he first became interested in archery. Thornton… Oral history interview with Art Hill, Jr. Art Hill, Jr. (Cheyenne and Oneida) attended Chilocco Indian Agricultural School 1979-1980, his freshman year in high school. He talks about his father's connection to Chilocco and his own decision to enroll in the school. Hill shares some of his… Oral history interview with John Peacock John Peacock (Shawnee, Kickapoo), a 1969 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about enrolling in the school and adjusting to a new way of life. He describes activities he was involved in such as raising and selling livestock.… Oral history interview with Charley Johnson Charley Johnson (Creek, Cherokee, Choctaw), a 1964 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about his journey to Chilocco and some of his experiences there. He explains how the disciplined nature of Chilocco helped prepare him for life… Oral history interview with Anile Locust Anile Locust (Keetoowah), a 1966 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about her time at the school and how she decided to join the military. She attributes the schedule and shared living spaces of Chilocco to her easy adjust to… Oral history interview with Charles LeClair Charles LeClair (Ponca, Potawatomi, Kaw), a 1948 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about his path to Chilocco and some of his experiences there, such as being involved with boxing and learning blacksmithing. He discusses joining… Oral history interview with Dean Hudson Dean Hudson (Choctaw), a 1962 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, shares his reasons for attending Chilocco and talks about some of the different activities in which he was involved, especially sports. He explains why he joined the Air… Oral history interview with Richard Mendez Richard Mendez (Shoshone) attended Chilocco Indian Agricultural School in 1964, but left after one year and joined the Marines. He talks about his journey to Chilocco and some of the challenges he faced in his youth. Mendez discusses the regimented… Oral history interview with Bunnie McCosar Bunnie McCosar (Muscogee), a 1956 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about attending Indian boarding schools and about having an interest in military service at an early age. He shares a few of his memories from Chilocco and… Oral history interview with Frank Kekahbah Frank Kekahbah (Kaw, Potawatomi), a 1954 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about his route to Chilocco and his involvement with various school activities. He describes the regimented schedule of Chilocco and relates it to the… Oral history interview with Charles Burris Charles Burris (Choctaw), a graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, shares some of his memories as a student there where he was involved with athletics and a member of the National Guard unit. He describes how his education in welding led to… Oral history interview with Maurice Howe Maurice Howe (Ponca) attended Chilocco Indian Agricultural School as a postgraduate student. He talks about some of his memories as a student and how training in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment he received there helped shape his… Oral history interview with Nathan Benton Nathan Benton (Choctaw), an instructor at Chilocco Indian Agricultural School 1956-1980, talks about his childhood and the various Indian schools he attended. He explains how he received an education in the use and maintenance of heavy equipment… Oral history interview with Mitchell Cypress Mitchell Cypress (Seminole), a 1966 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, recalls moving to Chilocco from Florida and some of the challenges of going to school so far from home. He talks some of his learning experiences and joining the… Oral history interview with Alfred Frejo Alfred Frejo (Pawnee) attended Chilocco Indian Agricultural School as a postgraduate student in the early 1960s. He talks about his time there in the auto mechanics department and how he got involved with the National Guard. Frejo mentions some of… Oral history interview with Amos Harjo Jr. Amos Harjo Jr. (Seminole) attended Chilocco Indian Agricultural School in the 1960s and before completing high school he joined the military. He recalls his time at Chilocco where he participated in athletics and received vocational training. Harjo… Oral history interview with Davene Alford Davene Alford (Creek and Seneca), a 1946 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, followed in the footsteps of her family to attend the school. She talks about her family's history with the school and shares some of her own personal memories… Oral history interview with T. J. Burris T. J. Burris (Choctaw), a 1951 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about his life before Chilocco and some of his experiences as a student. He discusses joining Chilocco�s National Guard unit and some of his later experiences… Featured Item No featured items are available.
