Formal Protest: Disallowed Use of Travel Fund by Area Public Information Specialist, 1967-01-16

Item — Box: DP 63, Folder: 12

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0007

Staff Only

The Area Public Information Specialist is protesting the disallowed use of travel funds for a conference and other public information activities related to Indian Health. Despite a lack of funds, she traveled at her own expense and submitted a Travel Voucher for reimbursement, which was rejected by the Indian Health Area Director. The protest outlines the importance of the travel and public information activities, including setting up exhibits at conferences and working with newspapers to promote Indian Health programs. The Specialist had been cultivating relationships with local writers to increase coverage of Indian Health issues in newspapers.

Dates

1967-01-16

Language of Materials

English

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