1. Recommendation for Promotion: John Spaan, Executive Officer Position in Public Health Service Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0014 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Recommendation for Promotion: John Spaan, Executive Officer Position in Public Health Service Date: 1967-01-23 Creator: Belvin, Frank B., 1914-1999 Topic: Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Chickasaw Indians Congress: 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document is a recommendation for Mr. John Spaan to be promoted to the position of Executive Officer in the Oklahoma City Area Office of the Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health. The recommendation comes from Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation, who highlights Spaan's 10 years of experience with the Public Health Service and his knowledge of the health conditions and needs of Oklahoma Indians. The document also mentions that other tribal leaders have recommended Spaan for the position. Congressman Carl Albert, who received the recommendation, expresses gratitude for Governor James' support and mentions that they have also recommended Spaan for the position."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Promotion: John Spaan, Executive Officer Position in Public Health Service")