Browse Items (1228 total) Browse All Browse by Tag Search Items Previous Page of 25 Next Page Sort by: TitleCreatorDate Added Old Chilocco construction yard Old Chilocco construction yard with tables and eaves sitting on ground inside a fenced area. Older woman in Native dress Color photo of older woman in white Native dress in front of red background. One cadet in dress uniform One cadet in dress uniform with a rifle by his side. He is standing at attention alone and is in the middle of a lawn with several people in the background of the image. One young man and one young woman in Native dress Two students in Native dress, one young man and one young woman. Opal Bean in front of a building, 1951—Photo 1 Opal Bean posing in front of a building. [The Chilocco Annual, 1951]. Opal Bean in front of a building, 1951—Photo 2 Young woman sitting in grass in a dress in front of bush and stone building. Opal Bean in front of a building, 1951—Photo 3 Young woman in dark shirt and ankle-length skirt in front of bush, outside building at Chilocco. Opal Cloud outdoors Two photos of Opal Cloud in a vest and blouse in front of field and trees. Opal Tiger Cloud wearing a white apron Opal Tiger Cloud in the kitchen cooking and wearing a white apron. 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 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 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 Billy May Billy May (Chickasaw), a 1951 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, discusses his early life living in California and his time as a student at the school. He talks about joining the Marine Corps during the Korean War and being stationed in… 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 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 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 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 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 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 Darlene Harjo Darlene Harjo (Ponca), a 1971 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about her family's history and connection to the school as well as her own experience attending Chilocco. She describes some of the various activities that she was… 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 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 Denise Jones Denise Jones (Ponca, Absentee Shawnee), a fourth generation Chilocco student, attended Chilocco Indian Agricultural School for the 1979/1980 school year. She talks about her family's history with the school and her decision to enroll there. Jones… Oral history interview with Dolly BaDonie Dolly BaDonie (Yakama), a 1968 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, discusses her early life on a Yakama Indian reservation in the state of Washington and the difficult time she had in convincing her mother to let her attend Chilocco.… Oral history interview with Don Patterson Don Patterson (Tonkawa) attended Chilocco Indian Agricultural School a few years before deciding to volunteer for military service in 1957. He reminisces about his student days and talks about his involvement in many different clubs and… Oral history interview with Doris Lasley Doris Lasley (Creek), a 1955 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, discusses her time at Chilocco and her decision to attend nursing school and join the U.S. Air Force. She talks about her experience being stationed in Arkansas during the… 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 Garland Kent Garland Kent (Otoe/Ponca/Iowa), a 1958 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, looks back fondly on his time as a student there. He discusses the activities he was involved in, the various chores he had to do on the school farm, and meeting… 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 George Miguel George Miguel (Tohono O'odham), a 1960 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, describes his time at the school and his journey getting there. He discusses his service in the United States National Guard and his career in construction.… Oral history interview with James Paul Noel James Paul Noel (Cherokee/Choctaw), a 1965 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about his childhood and the problems he faced as a Native American student in public schools. He explains how he came to enroll in Chilocco and how he… 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 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 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 Judy Haumpy Judy Haumpy (Muscogee Creek, Absentee Shawnee), a 1965 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about her life before, during, and after attending the school. She discusses the many different activities she participated in as a student… 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 Leroy Sakiestewa Leroy Sakiestewa (Hopi), a 1953 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, discusses his childhood growing up in Tuba City, Arizona between the Navajo and Hopi reservations. He describes his family's Hopi heritage and how he didn't get more… Oral history interview with Marjorie Lasley Marjorie Lasley discusses her time at Chilocco Indian Agricultural School and her decision to attend nursing school and serve in the U.S. Navy. She talks about the various places she was stationed, including Virginia and New York, and describes… Oral history interview with Matthew and Caroline Tiger Matthew and Caroline Tiger (Creek/Arapaho), 1966 graduates of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, have been married for over fifty years and recall their time with each other at Chilocco. They discuss how dating worked at a boarding school, various… 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 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 Nancy Elliott and Ramona McCready Nancy Elliott (Cherokee) and Ramona McCready (Choctaw), 1957 graduates of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, fondly recall their memories as best friends at the school. McCready reminisces over how she met Elliott, and the two laugh as they… 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 Norene Durant Norene Durant (Cherokee and Creek), a graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, talks about growing up in Sperry, Oklahoma on her mother's original land allotment in the Cherokee Nation. Born into a farming family with a mother who only… Oral history interview with Norene Starr Norene Starr (Cheyenne), a 1978 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, recalls moving between foster homes until as a teenager she was adopted by the parents of a Chilocco friend. She talks about her time at the school and time in the Army… 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 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 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… Oral history interview with Thelma McCarty Thelma McCarty (Ponca), a 1955 graduate of Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, discusses her upbringing in rural Oklahoma and her fond memories of Chilocco. She describes her adjustment to boarding school, her vocational choice of cosmetology,… Previous Page of 25 Next Page Featured Item No featured items are available.
