Education for Extinction: American Indians and the Boarding School Experience, 1875–1928
Chronicles the U.S. boarding school system for Native American children from 1875 to 1928 and its lasting effects on indigenous communities.
About This Book
This book examines the federal policy of sending American Indian children to off-reservation boarding schools between 1875 and 1928.
It explores the motivations behind assimilation efforts and the impact on Native communities and cultures.
The work draws on archival sources to present the experiences of students, families, and school administrators.
Readers gain insight into the broader context of U.S. Indian policy during this period.
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