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Letter of Appreciation and Requests for Assistance

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In Folder: Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1973

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Letter of Appreciation and Requests for Assistance

The author is writing to Hon. Clem McSpadden to express their appreciation for his involvement in the problems of Cherokee County. They mention the help received from Charlie Cooper on the Skill Center and request information about a call made to the Assistant Secretary of Manpower. They also discuss the new executive branch policy on housing for the Indian Nation and request assistance in receiving housing units for the Cherokees. The author mentions that all available housing contracts have been spoken for and that a friend has applied for Mutual Help Housing. They also mention investigating a bank in Dewey and the difficulties of conducting business with environmentalists. The author discusses the Community Health Representative Program and Indian Action Team Program, which have been approved but funds have not been made available. They mention being at an impasse in Sallisaw and provide a list of names for the author to contact. The letter concludes with gratitude for the time spent with Hon. Clem McSpadden and an offer to provide local services.

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Title: Letter of Appreciation and Requests for Assistance

Component Unique Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_38_10_0045

Date - creation

Type: single

Begin: 1973-09-25

End: 1973-09-25

Scope and Content: The author is writing to Hon. Clem McSpadden to express their appreciation for his involvement in the problems of Cherokee County. They mention the help received from Charlie Cooper on the Skill Center and request information about a call made to the Assistant Secretary of Manpower. They also discuss the new executive branch policy on housing for the Indian Nation and request assistance in receiving housing units for the Cherokees. The author mentions that all available housing contracts have been spoken for and that a friend has applied for Mutual Help Housing. They also mention investigating a bank in Dewey and the difficulties of conducting business with environmentalists. The author discusses the Community Health Representative Program and Indian Action Team Program, which have been approved but funds have not been made available. They mention being at an impasse in Sallisaw and provide a list of names for the author to contact. The letter concludes with gratitude for the time spent with Hon. Clem McSpadden and an offer to provide local services.

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Number: 3

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CAC_CC_109_5_38_10_0045

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