Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Response Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Adult Education and Dental Care Issues in the Indian Community 1971-01-01 1971-01-01 Quetone, Virgil http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_235_15_0000, Box, 235, 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_049 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_049_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884687 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_049.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Health Education--United States; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 1 Page The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a letter from Senator Harris regarding issues with adult education and dental care for Mr. Virgil Queton. Steps have been taken to reimburse Mr. Queton for his course fees, and the responsibility for dental care for Indian people has been transferred to the U.S. Public Health Service. The letter has been referred to the Director of the Indian Health Service for further action. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Indian Health Service: Addressing Dental Care Needs and Prioritization 1971-02-26 1971-02-26 Quetone, Virgil http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_235_15_0000, Box, 235, 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_054 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_054_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884692 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_054.pdf correspondence Health Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Banks and banking--United States 1 Page The letter from the Indian Health Service addresses concerns about dental care for Mr. Virgil Queton of Carnegie, Oklahoma. It explains that due to limited resources, dental services are prioritized for children and emergency cases. Mr. Queton's dental needs were not considered an emergency, so he was not able to receive services immediately. The letter assures that Mr. Queton can make arrangements for dental services in the future. Text