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- By The Nature Conservancy Whitney Preserve
- The Nature Conservancy is seeking former students of the Brainerd Indian Training School, located in Hot Springs, SD. The site of the former school now sits within the boundaries of the Whitney Preserve, currently owned by The Nature Conservancy. The school was operational from 1946-1989.
- We are asking former students, teachers, and staff to share their stories.
- There is not a lot of public information about the school or its history, since it was privately run, and not a governmental school.
- Of special urgency are students who attended the school prior to 1970. Time is of the essence as these former students age.
- If you are formally interviewed for the research, you will be compensated for your time. You may remain anonymous if desired.
Please contact:
LEAD RESEARCHER:
- Rai Combs—Tsimshian (First Nations)
University of Montana Graduate Student 2025
(574) 360-5415
OR
RESEARCH ASSISTANT:
- Laurie Beare—Rosebud Sioux Tribal Member and Brainerd Indian Training School Alumni 1966-1971
(406) 239-2890
The Nature Conservancy
Whitney Preserve
28077 Cascade Road
Hot Springs, SD 57747
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