The letter is addressed to a Senator expressing concerns about problems in 1970, particularly regarding access to dental services in Anadarko. The writer believes that emergency services should be available to both old and young individuals, and criticizes the system for not providing adequate care. The writer also mentions issues with eligibility for free services for Indian adults and requests the Senator's assistance in addressing these concerns.

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Letter to Senator Addressing Injustices and Problems Faced by Native Americans in 1970

Identifier:
CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_053
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Letter to Senator Addressing Injustices and Problems Faced by Native Americans in 1970
Date Created:
1970-01-01
EDTF:
1970-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Fred R. Harris Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57
Description:
The letter is addressed to a Senator expressing concerns about problems in 1970, particularly regarding access to dental services in Anadarko. The writer believes that emergency services should be available to both old and young individuals, and criticizes the system for not providing adequate care. The writer also mentions issues with eligibility for free services for Indian adults and requests the Senator's assistance in addressing these concerns.
Topic:
Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
Congress:
91st (1969-1971)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_26_1_235_15_0000, Box, 235, 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
4 Pages