Improving the Mutual-Help Housing Program for Indian Communities, 1973-07-24

Item — Box: 32, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0014

Staff Only

The letter from the Housing Authority of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to Senator Dewey Bartlett requests support for the Indian housing program. It includes a review and evaluation of the Mutual-Help Housing program, highlighting accomplishments and proposed changes. The review discusses social and economic objectives achieved through the program, as well as challenges in the development and management phases. Proposed changes include amending the annual contributions contract for flexibility, providing funding for site preparation, allowing more design flexibility, and increasing management guidance and subsidies. The Authority also recommends more local autonomy for decision-making to reduce delays in the program.

Dates

1973-07-24

Creator

Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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