Urgent Call for Support: Indian Health Care and Housing, 1973-12-10
Item — Box: 36, Folder: 16
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0020
Urgent Call for Support: Indian Health Care and Housing, 1973-12-10
Scope and Contents
The Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. wrote to Congressman Happy Camp expressing concerns about inadequate health care and housing for Indians. They shared excerpts from their meeting minutes, including a letter from Senator Abourezk addressing the poor health care of Indians and urging for funds to construct housing. The Council requested the Congressman's support and emphasized the importance of Indian affairs. They also highlighted the shortage of physicians serving Indian communities and the impact on the Indian Health Service.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-12-10
Creator
- Abourezk, James George, 1931-2023 (Person)
Full Extent
5 Pages
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
General
Health
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository