Art Hill Jr. 06/16/2017
Description
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 memories of Chilocco such as being on the football team, learning self-discipline, and taking classes in automobile mechanics. He explains why he joined the military and recalls some of his specific duties. Hill comments on some of the challenges he faced as an Indian man in the military and how that impacted his experiences. He also notes his continued connection to Chilocco.
| Date(s) | 06/16/2017 |
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| Subjects | Military experience, Race prejudice Indians of North America, Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, Chilocco Indian Agricultural School--Alumni and alumnae, Indians of North America--Education, Off-reservation boarding schools, Boarding school students, United States. National Guard Bureau, United States. Army, Indians of North America--Wars--Veterans |
| Interviewee(s) | Art Hill Jr. |
| Interviewer(s) | Juliana Nykolaiszyn |