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

Title:

Preserving Cherokee History and Culture in Oklahoma

Date Created:

1967-02-02

EDTF:

1967-02-02

Creator:

Gordon, James L., 1939-

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 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.

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)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_63_12_0000, Box, 63, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

2 Pages