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The Fight for the Indian Health Executive Officer Position

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0013

Dates

  • March 8, 1967
  • 90th Congress (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

Carl Albert is writing to Forrest Parrott about efforts to appoint a new Executive Officer in the Oklahoma City Area Office of the Public Health Service's Indian Health Division. They have recommended John Spaan for the position and hope a good person will be chosen. Additionally, there is mention of a party they missed and updates on their health. Forrest Parrott also mentions the support for John Spaan from the Indian community and the withdrawal of the previously selected candidate from Alaska. Chief Jimmie Belvin of the Choctaw tribe expressed the need for improvement in the administration of Indian health services.

Extent

3 pages

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000

Congress 90th (1967-1969)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Democratic Party U.S.; Speeches

Tribal Affiliation Choctaw Indians; Creek Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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