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Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Rep. Carl Albert

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Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0005
Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Rep. Carl Albert
Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Rep. Carl Albert

Dates

  • February 11, 1964
  • 88th Congress (1963-1965)

Scope and Contents

The letter is in response to an inquiry about the Indian Health program, specifically regarding eligibility for non-Indian widows of beneficiaries of the program who were enrolled as members of the Five Civilized Tribes. The writer, Mrs. Sprague, mentions her sisters who are diabetics and in need of medical assistance. She expresses interest in the program and asks for more information on how to access funds for medicine and doctor bills. Mrs. Sprague also mentions her connection to Rep. Carl Albert and her Choctaw heritage. She requests an early reply and states that none of them have applied for assistance from the Indian Health Service before.

Extent

4 pages

Creator

unknown

Congress 88th (1963-1965)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Prescription drugs--United States; Religion

Tribal Affiliation Choctaw Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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