Allegation of Discrimination in the Indian Health Service: The Case of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Allegation of Discrimination in the Indian Health Service: The Case of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder
- Date Created:
- 1971-07-23
- EDTF:
- 1971-07-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
- Description:
- 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.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_32_8_0000, Box, 32, 8, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
