Neglect and Filth: A Call for Action on Indian Health Service Clinic, 1976-03-16

Item — Box: 139, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0007

Staff Only

The letter from Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman-Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians, addresses the poor conditions and service at the Indian Health Service Clinic in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Peltier describes the filthy state of the clinic, lack of cleanliness, lack of janitorial services, and issues with appointment scheduling and referral services. Peltier requests assistance from Congressman Tom Steed and Speaker Carl Albert to address and improve the situation at the clinic.

Dates

1976-03-16

Language of Materials

English

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