Advocating for the Indian Elderly: A Call for Legislative Action, 1977-12-20

Item — Box: 35, Folder: 16

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0004

Staff Only

A letter written by Richard S. Williamson on behalf of the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding potential legislation to amend the Older Americans Act to allow Indian elderly to fully participate in funded programs. The letter references testimony by George Effman, Chairman of NICOA, before the Senate Subcommittee on Aging, highlighting the need for direct funding to Indian tribes under the act. The letter also includes a summary of Effman's testimony and outlines the efforts of NICOA to advocate for the Indian elderly community.

Dates

1977-12-20

Creator

Effman, Gerald G. (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.

The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Books.

Bartlett, Legislative Series, Box 14 is stored off-site. These materials are currently closed to researchers.