Letter of Appreciation and Requests for Assistance
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_38_10_0045
Dates
- September 25, 1973
- 93rd (1973-1975)
Scope and Contents
The author is writing to Clem McSpadden to express their appreciation for his involvement in the problems of Cherokee County. They mention the help received from Charlie Cooper on the Skill Center and request information about a call made to the Assistant Secretary of Manpower. They also discuss the new executive branch policy on housing for the Indian Nation and request assistance in receiving housing units for the Cherokees. The author mentions that all available housing contracts have been spoken for and that a friend has applied for Mutual Help Housing. They also mention investigating a bank in Dewey and the difficulties of conducting business with environmentalists. The author discusses the Community Health Representative Program and Indian Action Team Program, which have been approved but funds have not been made available. They mention being at an impasse in Sallisaw and provide a list of names for the author to contact. The letter concludes with gratitude for the time spent with Clem McSpadden and an offer to provide local services.
Extent
3 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Community health services--United States
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Hopi Indians
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Community health services--United States
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Hopi Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository