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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support and Action for John Spaan: A Letter from Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1967-02-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Gambling, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Executive Officer Position in Oklahoma City Area Office of Public Health Service
- Date:
- 1967-02-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for John Spaan as Executive Officer in Public Health Service Division of Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-02-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Speeches, addresses, etc.
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Mr. John Spaan
- Date:
- 1967-02-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Indian Health Service Appointment in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-02-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improvements Needed: Public Health Service Indian Hospital at Talihina, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-02-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Students from Arizona and Oklahoma Experience Cultural Enrichment in Washington, D.C.
- Date:
- 1967-02-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Sciences and History, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Modernizing the Talihina Indian Hospital: A Proposal for Improved Health Services
- Date:
- 1967-02-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recognition of Outstanding Work: A Letter from John Spaan to Leborn Riddle
- Date:
- 1967-02-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Tribute to Marie Wadley in Talking Leaves Magazine
- Date:
- 1967-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Congressman Carl Albert received a note from Dr. B. Frank Belvin regarding the Spaan matter. Belvin is upset that Mr. Spaan is not being named Executive Officer due to his limited background in engineering and maintenance. Belvin is concerned about Mr. Ellis having two strikes against him if Chief Belvin is against him. Belvin is happy that Congressman Albert is involved in the matter and hopes for a compromise with the Public Health Service to find a suitable candidate acceptable to Chief Belvin."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Action for John Spaan: A Letter from Congressman Carl Albert")
![["The document from Carl Albert, a representative from Oklahoma, to John Spaan informs him that despite their efforts, another individual has been chosen for the Executive Officer position in the Public Health Service Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City. The document also expresses hope for Spaan's cooperation with the new appointee and appreciation for his interest in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The response from Under Secretary Wilbur J. Cohen explains that Francis Ellis was chosen for the position due to his qualifications and effectiveness as an Executive Officer."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Executive Officer Position in Oklahoma City Area Office of Public Health Service")
![["The document consists of a series of letters recommending Mr. John Spaan for the position of Executive Officer in the Oklahoma City Area Office of the Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health. The documents are from Representative Carl Albert, Shaw and Shaw Architects, and are addressed to Dr. Rabeau, Director of the Division of Indian Health. They highlight Spaan's qualifications and request that he be considered for the position. Representative Albert also mentions that he has recommended Spaan to other high-level officials."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for John Spaan as Executive Officer in Public Health Service Division of Indian Health")
![["The document is from Polie B. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert recommending John Spaan for a position in the Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health. Belvin emphasizes Spaan's experience with Indian affairs and his concern for the welfare of Oklahoma Indians. Belvin also mentions the support of Chief Harry J. W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation and expresses confidence in Congressman Albert's ability to help with the appointment. Congressman Albert's administrative assistant acknowledges the letter and mentions that Albert has already recommended Spaan for the position to various officials. Congressman Albert himself writes to Dr. Rabeau, Director of the Division of Indian Health, enclosing Belvin's letter and requesting appropriate consideration for Spaan's appointment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Mr. John Spaan")
![["Tom Steed, a member of the Congress from Oklahoma, wrote a letter to the Director of the Division of Indian Health expressing concern about the appointment of an executive officer at the Oklahoma City office. He mentioned receiving protests from Indian leaders regarding the appointment and emphasized the importance of selecting someone with Oklahoma background and familiarity with the tribes in the area to maintain a constructive relationship with the Oklahoma Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Indian Health Service Appointment in Oklahoma")
![["Representative Carl Albert spoke in support of a $64,000 item in the Interior Appropriation Bill for the Public Health Service Indian Hospital at Talihina, Oklahoma. The funds will be used for consolidating shop space and constructing a new incinerator. The hospital serves as a primary health resource for members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Indians in Southeastern Oklahoma and is in need of modernization and expansion to meet current program needs. The $64,000 is necessary for making some of the most needed improvements at the hospital, including the construction of the new incinerator and consolidation of shop space. Representative Albert hopes the funds will not be eliminated from the appropriation bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Hospital,%20Talihina,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Improvements Needed: Public Health Service Indian Hospital at Talihina, Oklahoma")
![["Ninety Indian students from Arizona and Oklahoma are visiting Washington, D.C. as part of a cultural enrichment program. The Navajo children from Arizona will perform traditional and modern choral music and dances, while the Oklahoma students, members of the Five Civilized Tribes, are part of a Youth Development Project aiming to help them make plans and decisions for themselves. The trip was funded through grants and fundraising efforts. The students will meet with officials, tour historic sites, and attend a baseball game during their visit."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Students from Arizona and Oklahoma Experience Cultural Enrichment in Washington, D.C.")
![["The proposal to modernize the Public Health Service Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma includes major functional rearrangements, expansion of departments, and the addition of 100 GM&S beds. The project will be completed in three phases to avoid increased costs and construction issues. The estimated cost has increased to $1,502,000, and it is recommended to award one construction contract for all phases. The hospital serves as a primary health resource for the Choctaw and other tribes in the area, and the proposed modernization aims to improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare services provided."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Hospital,%20Talihina,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Modernizing the Talihina Indian Hospital: A Proposal for Improved Health Services")
![["The document consists of two letters, one from Carl Albert, M.C. and the other from John Spaan, both commending Leborn Riddle for his outstanding work as the Building and Grounds Manager at the Public Health Service Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma. They express their appreciation for Riddle's dedication, leadership, and ability to create a positive work environment. Spaan also highlights the importance of management philosophy in motivating employees to achieve extraordinary results. Both letters congratulate Riddle and wish him and his family a happy holiday season."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Hospital,%20Talihina,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Recognition of Outstanding Work: A Letter from John Spaan to Leborn Riddle")
![["Carl Albert, a congressman, wrote to Sula Saltsman Goldman complimenting the May 1967 issue of Talking Leaves and expressing his appreciation for the tribute to Marie Wadley. He also extended best wishes from himself and his staff."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Tribute to Marie Wadley in Talking Leaves Magazine")