Letter: Ann Heller to Dewey F. Bartlett regarding a new requirement that Indians possess certificates of degree of Indian blood in order to receive services at an Indian Health Service facility, 1977-11-28

Item — Box: 32, Folder: 11

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0002

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The text contains a letter from Ann Heller to Dewey F. Bartlett regarding a new requirement that Indians possess certificates of degree of Indian blood in order to receive services at an Indian Health Service facility. Heller express her concern about the policy, noting that many Indians do not have such certificates and that the policy will make it difficult for them to access needed services. She asks Bartlett to investigate the matter and help the Indian people.

Dates

1977-11-28

Language of Materials

English

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