1. Preserving Cherokee History and Culture in Oklahoma Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0024 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Preserving Cherokee History and Culture in Oklahoma Date: 1967-02-02 Creator: Gordon, James L., 1939- Names: Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma Topic: Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning Congress: 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document discusses the construction of a Cherokee model village in Oklahoma as part of a project to preserve Cherokee history. It also mentions the establishment of a Cherokee National Museum and Archives, as well as efforts to improve the health and sanitation facilities for Oklahoma Indians. The Division of Indian Health is working to reduce infant mortality rates and provide health services to the Cherokee Nation. The program aims to create a sense of self-sufficiency and preserve Indian culture."]](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_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Preserving Cherokee History and Culture in Oklahoma")