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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1959-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kickapoo Nation, Shawnee Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for the Restoration of Funds to Indian Health Program by Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1968-09-11
- Creator:
- Foreman, Grant, 1869-1953, James, Overton, 1925-2015, Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Kickapoo Nation, Creek Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document discusses concerns about the closure of Indian hospitals in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Tacoma, Washington, particularly tuberculosis sanatoria. The writer argues that the high incidence of tuberculosis among the Indian population warrants the continued operation of these hospitals. The document requests information from Mr. Fleming on the government's plans regarding the hospitals and urges him to advocate for the Indian people in this matter. Mr. Fleming responds, stating that he has forwarded the letter to the Surgeon General for consideration and appreciates the writer's concern for the Indian health program."]](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_33_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses the need for an Indian hospital in Holdenville, Oklahoma and presents a bid by the city for the proposed hospital. It highlights the historical mistreatment of Native Americans and the economic benefits and convenience of having a hospital in the area. The bid offers four tracts of land for the hospital and emphasizes the support and involvement of the local community and tribal leaders."]](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_70_23_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Services,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for the Restoration of Funds to Indian Health Program by Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes")