Request for Funding for Health Clinics in Choctaw Nation
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_110_8_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Request for Funding for Health Clinics in Choctaw Nation
- Date Created:
- 1973-03-13
- EDTF:
- 1973-03-13
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146
- Description:
- The document discusses a request for the construction of health clinics for Indian people in Oklahoma, specifically in the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation Enterprises, Inc. is involved in the development of these buildings, which will serve the health needs of the Indian population in the area. The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation emphasizes the importance of these clinics in improving the health and prosperity of the community. The document also highlights the success of the United States Public Health Service in managing health programs for Native Americans. The Chief requests support from the Speaker of the House of Representatives in including funding for these projects in the Interior Department appropriation bill.
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_001_4_0000, Box 110, Folder 8, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 17 Pages