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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for John Spaan for Executive Officer Position in Public Health Service Division of Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Leadership Appointment in Oklahoma Area Indian Health Program
- Date:
- 1967-01-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for John Spaan for Executive Officer Position in Public Health Service
- Date:
- 1967-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter from the Indian Arts and Crafts Board regarding the Exhibition of Photographs and Poems by Sioux Children
- Date:
- 1967-02-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Invitation for Participation in Society for Applied Anthropology Panel on American Indian Education
- Date:
- 1967-02-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support and Action for John Spaan: A Letter from Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1967-02-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Gambling, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Executive Officer Position in Oklahoma City Area Office of Public Health Service
- Date:
- 1967-02-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for John Spaan as Executive Officer in Public Health Service Division of Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-02-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Speeches, addresses, etc.
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Mr. John Spaan
- Date:
- 1967-02-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Indian Health Service Appointment in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-02-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Mr. Carl Hildebrand, Principal of Western Heights High School, recommended Mr. John Spaan for a promotion to the position of Executive Officer in the Oklahoma City Area Office of the Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health. However, they were informed that the position had already been filled. Mr. Hildebrand's recommendation was forwarded to Dr. E. S. Rabeau, Director of the Division of Indian Health for consideration in case there is a change in the current situation. Mr. Spaan was praised for his leadership qualities, commitment to education, and dedication to working with the Indian community."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for John Spaan for Executive Officer Position in Public Health Service Division of Indian Health")
![["The Department of Health and Welfare in Silver Spring, Maryland, is thanking Mrs. Lowe for her letters regarding the selection of a new Executive Officer for the Indian Health program in the Oklahoma Area. They have selected a new officer who has demonstrated effectiveness in a similar role in another Indian Health Area. They appreciate Mrs. Lowe's interest in providing the best leadership for the program."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Leadership Appointment in Oklahoma Area Indian Health Program")
![["The document consists of letters recommending Mr. John Spaan for the position of Executive Officer in the Oklahoma City Area Office of the U.S. Public Health Service. Various individuals, including Congressman Carl Albert and Clarke Chapman, have written letters in support of Mr. Spaan, citing his dedication, competence, and qualifications for the position. Despite initial efforts to secure the position for Mr. Spaan, it is mentioned that the Executive Officer position had already been filled. Nonetheless, efforts are ongoing to promote Mr. Spaan in the future."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for John Spaan for Executive Officer Position in Public Health Service")
![["The United States Department of the Interior's Indian Arts and Crafts Board has organized an exhibition featuring photographs and poems by Sioux children from the Porcupine Day School on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The exhibition showcases the creative achievements of Indian students and the success of a special educational program that combines cultural enrichment, visual arts, and creative writing. The Board hopes that the exhibition will promote Native American arts and crafts and inform the public about the positive developments in Indian education. The exhibition will also tour museums, galleries, and Indian reservations in South Dakota. The Board's Chairman, Vincent Price, has sent a copy of the exhibition catalogue to Honorable Page Belcher of the House of Representatives for his interest and enjoyment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from the Indian Arts and Crafts Board regarding the Exhibition of Photographs and Poems by Sioux Children")
![["LaDonna Harris is grateful for the invitation to participate in the Society for Applied Anthropology meetings in Washington in May, specifically on a panel about American Indian Education. She expresses interest in the subject and hopes to be able to participate, pending further communication in April. LaDonna Harris commends Mr. Wax for his interest in the topic and expresses a desire to be helpful."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Invitation for Participation in Society for Applied Anthropology Panel on American Indian Education")
![["Congressman Carl Albert received a note from Dr. B. Frank Belvin regarding the Spaan matter. Belvin is upset that Mr. Spaan is not being named Executive Officer due to his limited background in engineering and maintenance. Belvin is concerned about Mr. Ellis having two strikes against him if Chief Belvin is against him. Belvin is happy that Congressman Albert is involved in the matter and hopes for a compromise with the Public Health Service to find a suitable candidate acceptable to Chief Belvin."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Action for John Spaan: A Letter from Congressman Carl Albert")
![["The document from Carl Albert, a representative from Oklahoma, to John Spaan informs him that despite their efforts, another individual has been chosen for the Executive Officer position in the Public Health Service Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City. The document also expresses hope for Spaan's cooperation with the new appointee and appreciation for his interest in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The response from Under Secretary Wilbur J. Cohen explains that Francis Ellis was chosen for the position due to his qualifications and effectiveness as an Executive Officer."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Executive Officer Position in Oklahoma City Area Office of Public Health Service")
![["The document consists of a series of letters recommending Mr. John Spaan for the position of Executive Officer in the Oklahoma City Area Office of the Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health. The documents are from Representative Carl Albert, Shaw and Shaw Architects, and are addressed to Dr. Rabeau, Director of the Division of Indian Health. They highlight Spaan's qualifications and request that he be considered for the position. Representative Albert also mentions that he has recommended Spaan to other high-level officials."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for John Spaan as Executive Officer in Public Health Service Division of Indian Health")
![["The document 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."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Mr. John Spaan")
![["Tom Steed, a member of the Congress from Oklahoma, wrote a letter to the Director of the Division of Indian Health expressing concern about the appointment of an executive officer at the Oklahoma City office. He mentioned receiving protests from Indian leaders regarding the appointment and emphasized the importance of selecting someone with Oklahoma background and familiarity with the tribes in the area to maintain a constructive relationship with the Oklahoma Indians."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Indian Health Service Appointment in Oklahoma")