The Choctaw Freedmen and the Story of Oak Hill Industrial Academy

Language: EnglishPublished: November 4, 2007

Subjects:

Alice Lee Elliott Memorial School History Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Missions for Freedmen Freed persons Oklahoma African Americans Education Five Civilized Tribes Religion in the public schools United States Valliant (Okla.)Church history Biography

Bookshelves:

History - General History - American Sociology - 1 Native America

Authors:

Flickinger, Robert Elliott

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In the aftermath of the Civil War, the Choctaw Freedmen faced a tumultuous struggle for identity and education. "The Choctaw Freedmen and the Story of Oak Hill Industrial Academy" by Robert Elliott Flickinger delves into the establishment of a pioneering institution aimed at uplifting this community. Through its focus on vocational training and self-sufficiency, Oak Hill Industrial Academy emerged as a beacon of hope. Flickinger highlights the unique challenges faced by the Freedmen, including their quest for unalienable rights and the fight against systemic disenfranchisement. This compelling narrative is essential for students, civic activists, and historians seeking to understand the intersection of education, race, and resilience in American history.