Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Building Better Health: The Harry J. W. Belvin Indian Health Center in Hugo 1974-01-01 1974-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_4_0000, Box 122, Folder 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_122_13_0004 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_122_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Out-patient%20Centers,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_122_13_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864610 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_122_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Out-patient%20Centers,%201974/CAC_CC_001_4_122_13_0004.pdf correspondence Health; Native Americans Choctaw Nation; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Community health services--United States Shawnee Tribe; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Creek Nation 3 Pages A contract was awarded to Moats Drilling Company for the installation of wells in Washington. A ground-breaking ceremony for a new Indian Health Center in Hugo, Oklahoma was held. The facility will be named after the principal chief of the Choctaw Nation and will provide health care to individuals with at least one-quarter Indian bloodline. The facility is expected to cost a quarter of a million dollars and employ approximately 17 people. The site for the health center was offered by the Golden Age Home board, and construction is being done by Choctaw Service and Supply Company. Chief Belvin expressed gratitude to various parties involved in making the construction of the clinic possible. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Principal Chief's Letter to Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Regarding Mutual Help Homes Amendment for Indian Tribes 1974-03-04 1974-03-04 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_32_9_0000, Box, 32, 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0028 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0028_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863376 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0028.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 2 Pages The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation is writing to the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation regarding an amendment to Senate Bill 3066 concerning Mutual Help Homes for federally recognized Indian tribes. The Chief expresses concern that the elimination of the Mutual Help Indian Housing Program would negatively impact disadvantaged Indian families and urges the delegation to continue supporting housing programs for Native Americans. He emphasizes the importance of upholding the government's commitment to assisting the underprivileged and asks for their support in ensuring adequate housing for all eligible Indian families. Text