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Recommendation for Mr. John Spaan

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0023

Dates

  • February 11, 1967
  • 90th Congress (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Polie B. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert recommending John Spaan for a position in the Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health. Belvin emphasizes Spaan's experience with Indian affairs and his concern for the welfare of Oklahoma Indians. Belvin also mentions the support of Chief Harry J. W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation and expresses confidence in Congressman Albert's ability to help with the appointment. Congressman Albert's administrative assistant acknowledges the letter and mentions that Albert has already recommended Spaan for the position to various officials. Congressman Albert himself writes to Dr. Rabeau, Director of the Division of Indian Health, enclosing Belvin's letter and requesting appropriate consideration for Spaan's appointment.

Extent

5 pages

Creator

Rabeau, E.S. (1969-2004)

Congress 90th (1967-1969)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Choctaw Nation

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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