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Exploring Indian Health in Oklahoma: A Journey Through Newspapers and Communities

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0030

Dates

  • June 15, 1967
  • 90th Congress (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

Jack C. Robertson, Acting Indian Health Area Director, provided a detailed account of his trip to Tahlequah and surrounding areas, including meetings with newspaper owners and publishers. He also discussed the interest of Oklahoma publishers in public health changes and the appointment of a new Indian Health Area Director. Robertson found the publishers to be interested in collaborating with local health departments and medical centers. He also mentioned his visit to a Tulsa nursing home to see a seasoned Republican newspaper man.

Extent

3 pages

Creator

Jack C. Robertson

Congress 90th (1967-1969)

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

Tribal Affiliation Arapaho Indians; Cherokee Indians; Cheyenne Indians; Creek Indians; Shawnee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

Contact:
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