Petition for Establishment of a United States Public Health Clinic for Indians in Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1974-07-11

Item — Box: DP 123, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_123_1_0003

Scope and Contents

The document is a petition to Congressman Carl Albert urging for the establishment of a United States Public Health Clinic for Indians in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The Indian people in the area are in need of better healthcare facilities and are requesting support from the Congressman to address this pressing issue. Additionally, there is a plea to retain the Bureau of Indian Affairs Offices in Ardmore and to consider locating the Chickasaw Housing Authority and any future Indian hospital in the area. There are multiple signatures attached to the petitions, and the Congressman is being asked to assist in addressing these healthcare needs.

Dates

Creation: 1974-07-11

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1971-1977); Leader of the House Democratic Caucus (1971-1977); House Majority Leader (1962-1971); House Majority Whip (1955-1962); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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