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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Shilma Miles urges funding for Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Jones about health needs of Indian community.
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Plea for funding to support medical needs of Indian families.
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Potawatomi Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Author urges Mr. Jones to allocate funds for Indian health issues.
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Raymond Twilley urges funding for health care services for urban Indians.
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_10_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Kurt George Glassco Regarding Potential Internship
- Date:
- 1977-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Writer urges funding for Indian Health Care Improvement act PL94-437.
- Date:
- 1977-03-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter highlights healthcare needs of Native American communities in Tulsa.
- Date:
- 1977-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Tulsa resident seeks medical aid for underserved Indian community.
- Date:
- 1977-03-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation Chief requests help for hospital funding, uncertain response.
- Date:
- 1977-03-18
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Tribe of Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Ponca Tribe of Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The document is from Shilma Miles, a National American citizen residing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Congressman R. Jones, expressing concern about the lack of funding for the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Miles highlights the health care needs of urban native citizens in Tulsa, including eye care, dental care, and preventive health care, and urges for immediate funding to address these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Shilma Miles urges funding for Indian Health Care Improvement Act.")
![["The document is addressed to Congressman Jones and highlights the health problems and unmet needs of the Indian community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The writer requests prompt attention to issues such as dental care, obstetrics, eye glasses, education on preventative health care, and diabetes. The writer also mentions the passing of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (PL 94-437) but emphasizes the need for complete funding to meet the needs of the Indian community. The document urges the congressman to consider providing full funding for urban Indians in Tulsa and nationally."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Jones about health needs of Indian community.")
![["The document is a plea for full funding on Title I of the Urban Indians and Improvement Act (PL 94-437) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The author mentions that there are Indian families in the neighborhood in need of eye glasses, dental, and medical treatment but lack personal resources to take care of these needs. The author expresses gratitude for the time and concern shown by the recipient."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Plea for funding to support medical needs of Indian families.")
![["The author, Carmelito W. Osturn, is writing to Mr. Jones about the health problems faced by Indian families in Tulsa. He notes the lack of resources and the need for dental and eye care. He urges Mr. Jones to allocate funds from the P.L 97-437 Little V Health Improvement Act to address these health issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Author urges Mr. Jones to allocate funds for Indian health issues.")
![["The document is from Raymond Twilley, a Native American citizen living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to James R. Jones, M.C., expressing the urgent need for funding for health care services for urban Indians. Twilley highlights the need for eye glasses, dental care, preventive health care, and other health services, and urges Jones to give the matter serious consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Raymond Twilley urges funding for health care services for urban Indians.")
![["Kurt Glassco expresses his gratitude for being invited to a Christmas party and expresses his desire to serve as an intern in Congressman James R. Jones' office during the summer. He informs the Congressman that he can only participate in August due to his schedule. Congressman Jones appreciates Kurt's support and hopes to work something out for him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_10_0000-District%20Office,%20Office%20Staff,%20Summer%20Intern%20Applications/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_10_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Kurt George Glassco Regarding Potential Internship")
![["The document is addressed to James R. Jones regarding the Indian Health Care Improvement act PL94-437. The writer expresses concern that although the act has been passed, no funds have been allocated. They highlight the unmet health needs of Native American citizens in the Tulsa area, such as eye glasses, dental care, and preventive health care. The writer urges Jones to consider the importance of funding for the act in order to meet the needs of these citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Writer urges funding for Indian Health Care Improvement act PL94-437.")
![["The document is from someone working with Native American communities in Tulsa, Oklahoma, highlighting the healthcare needs of these communities, such as general physicals and special needs like eye glasses and dental care. The document mentions the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and urges support for funding for these neglected communities. The writer expresses gratitude for any assistance and ends with a blessing."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter highlights healthcare needs of Native American communities in Tulsa.")
![["The document is from a person living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, requesting medical assistance for the Indian community in the area who cannot afford regular health check-ups or treatment. They highlight the need for funding and attention to address the healthcare needs of the people in the community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Tulsa resident seeks medical aid for underserved Indian community.")
![["The document is from Ross Swimmer, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Congressmen Risenhoover and Jones requesting their help in discussing the need for a replacement hospital in Tahlequah in closed hearings of the House on Indian Health Service appropriations. Swimmer mentions that planning money for the facility was deleted from the budget and asks for assistance in getting it included. He also mentions the possibility of funding through new local Public Works funding. Congressman Jones responds expressing his awareness of the need for modern medical facilities and willingness to cooperate with initiatives in the area. Congressman Risenhoover' s office is uncertain about having Mr. Swimmer testify."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Nation Chief requests help for hospital funding, uncertain response.")
