Indian project files, 1962-1979.

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Indian project files, 1962-1979.

This series contains the Indian project files from 1962 to 1979 maintained by the Health Program Office and its predecessor agencies, the Division of Health and the State Board of Health. The records relate to the health care of Miccosukee and Seminole Indians. The records include correspondence and reports.

0.50 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7341125

Florida State Archive

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