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Letter to Congressman Jones about health needs of Indian community.

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0005

Dates

  • May 30, 1977
  • 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

The letter is addressed to Congressman Jones and highlights the health problems and unmet needs of the Indian community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The writer requests prompt attention to issues such as dental care, obstetrics, eye glasses, education on preventative health care, and diabetes. The writer also mentions the passing of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (PL 94-437) but emphasizes the need for complete funding to meet the needs of the Indian community. The letter urges the congressman to consider providing full funding for urban Indians in Tulsa and nationally.

Extent

2 pages

Creator

Non-Specified

Congress 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Crime--United States

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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