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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Indian Health Service's Provision of Hearing Aid to Oklahoma Resident
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Building a Better Future: Construction Needs at Riverside Indian School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Adult Education and Dental Care Issues in the Indian Community
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Quetone, Virgil
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Service: Addressing Dental Care Needs and Prioritization
- Date:
- 1971-02-26
- Creator:
- Quetone, Virgil
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Representative Ed Edmondson's 1971 Testimony on the Health Crisis Among Oklahoma's Indian Population
- Date:
- 1971-04-21
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Allegation of Discrimination in the Indian Health Service: The Case of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder
- Date:
- 1971-07-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Allegations of Discrimination and Unfair Hiring Practices in Indian Health Services: The Elizabeth Reeder Case
- Date:
- 1971-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document is a series of letters and communications regarding the purchase of a hearing aid for Debbie Koebrick, daughter of Mrs. Barbara Koebrick of El Reno, Oklahoma, by the Indian Health Service. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett inquired about the purchase, and it was confirmed that the Indian Health Service purchased the hearing aid on November 9, 1973. The documents express gratitude for the assistance provided by the Indian Health Service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Indian Health Service's Provision of Hearing Aid to Oklahoma Resident")
![["The Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma has a diverse student population with academic and social needs. The school is in need of new facilities, including dormitories, classrooms, a student center, gymnasium, and more, to accommodate the growing student body and provide a better educational experience. The school aims to help students develop academically, socially, and vocationally to become better citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Riverside%20Indian%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Building a Better Future: Construction Needs at Riverside Indian School")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a letter from Senator Harris regarding issues with adult education and dental care for Mr. Virgil Queton. Steps have been taken to reimburse Mr. Queton for his course fees, and the responsibility for dental care for Indian people has been transferred to the U.S. Public Health Service. The letter has been referred to the Director of the Indian Health Service for further action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_049_thumbnail.jpg "Response Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Adult Education and Dental Care Issues in the Indian Community")
![["The letter from the Indian Health Service addresses concerns about dental care for Mr. Virgil Queton of Carnegie, Oklahoma. It explains that due to limited resources, dental services are prioritized for children and emergency cases. Mr. Queton's dental needs were not considered an emergency, so he was not able to receive services immediately. The letter assures that Mr. Queton can make arrangements for dental services in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_054_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Service: Addressing Dental Care Needs and Prioritization")
![["Representative Ed Edmondson testified before the Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies about the urgent health needs of Oklahoma's Indian people. He highlighted the lack of medical supplies, outdated equipment, and shortages of medical personnel in Indian hospitals and clinics. He urged the subcommittee to increase funding for sanitation improvement projects in Indian homes and to improve hospital facilities. He also supported a proposal to use the old W. W. Hastings Hospital as a training facility for health service personnel. Edmondson emphasized the need for adequate funding to address the deficiencies in Indian healthcare facilities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Health,%201969-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Representative Ed Edmondson's 1971 Testimony on the Health Crisis Among Oklahoma's Indian Population")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett wrote to Dr. Emery A. Johnson, Director of Indian Health Services, regarding a complaint from Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Reeder believes she has been discriminated against and unfairly treated by the Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City. She filed a formal complaint in 1971 and has since been turned down for multiple job opportunities within the office. She believes she is on a blacklist due to unfair practices and nepotism within the office. She has requested a formal hearing to address her concerns."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Allegation of Discrimination in the Indian Health Service: The Case of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder")
![["Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder filed a complaint against the Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City for discrimination in their hiring policy. She believes she was unfairly terminated from a temporary assignment and is being unfairly treated in the hiring process. She suspects intertribal jealousies and nepotism are influencing the decisions. She requested a formal hearing on the matter but did not receive a satisfactory resolution. She believes her termination was based on unsatisfactory performance due to poor supervision. She also believes she is on a blacklist due to unfair practices."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Allegations of Discrimination and Unfair Hiring Practices in Indian Health Services: The Elizabeth Reeder Case")