Brigham Young University. Indian Education Program

The Indian Education Program was established in 1955 as a Brigham Young University Program under the direction of an Indian Education Committee. The committee consisted of S. Lyman Tyler as chairman, Shelby Clark as a member, and Robert Gwilliam as Advisor to Indian Students.

Description

Established: 1955

Abolished: ?
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Location: Provo, Utah

Functions

The Program functioned to assist Indian students in their university experience. Under the program the students tuition was waived, books were furnished to them on a loan basis, assistance was given in obtaining employment and living accommodations in homes in Provo, and college preparatory courses were offered by special faculty.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Indian Education Program functioned as a University Program under the direction of an Indian Education Committee.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University.

Associated Archival Materials

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1975. (UA 1086)

Sources

Ernest L. Wilkinson Presidential Papers, 1949-1975 (Est. 1955;The Indian Education Committee consisted of S. Lyman Tyler as chairman, Shelby Clark as a member, and Robert Gwilliam as Advisor to Indian Students.The Program functioned to assist Indian students in their university experience. Under the program the students tuition was waived, books were furnished to them on a loan basis, assistance was given in obtaining employment and living accommodations in homes in Provo, and college preparatory courses were offered by special faculty;functioned under the direction of an Indian Education Committee.)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00026

Creator: CEP