"The Choctaw Freedmen and the Story of Oak Hill Industrial Academy" by Robert Elliott Flickinger sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of American history. Through meticulous research, Flickinger unveils the struggles and resilience of the Choctaw Freedmen and their journey toward education and empowerment. This ebook serves as an important testament to the enduring spirit of the Choctaw community and the transformative power of education in shaping lives. It is an eye-opening and enlightening account that offers valuable insights into a lesser-known chapter of American history.

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This is the history of "the work and workers connected with the founding and development of Oak Hill Industrial Academy." The academy was "established for the benefit of the Freedmen of the Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, by the Presbyterian Church, U.S

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