Urgent Petition For Indian Health Clinic In Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1974-07-11

Item — Box: DP 123, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_123_1_0003

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The text is a series of petitions and letters urging Congressman Carl Albert to support the establishment of a United States Public Health Clinic for Indians in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The petitions highlight the need for better healthcare facilities in the area, as the nearest Indian Hospital is far away. The letters also addreSpeaker Carl Albert the issue of potentially moving the Bureau of Indian Affairs offices and advocate for the location of the Chickasaw Housing Authority and any future Indian hospital in the Ardmore area. Additionally, there is a letter to the Indian Health Service inquiring about the feasibility of establishing a health clinic in Ardmore. The overall message is a plea for support and assistance in improving healthcare services for the Indian population in the Ardmore area.

Dates

1974-07-11

Language of Materials

English

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