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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Regarding Proposed Improvements to Shawnee Indian Sanatorium
- Date:
- 1935-12-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from John Q. Chambers to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Need for Radium Water at U.S. Indian Service Hospital
- Date:
- 1936-04-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence between Oklahoma City General Hospital and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Appointments
- Date:
- 1937-01-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Admission Policy of Talihina Indian Hospital in 1948
- Date:
- 1948-02-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs responds to a letter from Don Foster regarding the proposed medical unit at the Shawnee Indian Sanatorium. He clarifies that there are no funds available for the proposed improvements and that the priority should be a general surgical medical unit over other additions. He also mentions the possibility of a general hospital between Shawnee and Muskogee, but no commitments can be made at this time. The Commissioner emphasizes that no plans for additional facilities should be made until the current hospitals are completed and in operation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding Proposed Improvements to Shawnee Indian Sanatorium")
![["John Chambers is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas to request help in getting Radium Water installed at the U.S. Indian Service Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma. He explains that the city of Claremore has not provided the water as required by Congress, and that it would greatly benefit the afflicted patients at the hospital. Chambers expresses gratitude for Senator Thomas' past help and asks for assistance in this matter. He also mentions that he has spoken to several Indians who agree that Radium Water would be beneficial to the hospital."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from John Q. Chambers to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Need for Radium Water at U.S. Indian Service Hospital")
![["The letter is from Baine Dall, a doctor from Oklahoma City General Hospital, expressing gratitude to Senator Elmer Thomas for his assistance in appointments of physicians at Talihina Indian Hospital. Dall requests further information on the appointments and hopes to reciprocate the Senator's kindness in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence between Oklahoma City General Hospital and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Appointments")
![["The letter is from Reverend T.A. Webster to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma. The hospital is well-equipped and serves both Indian and white patients in cases of emergency. However, due to a complaint, the staff has been instructed to only admit white patients in extreme emergencies. The letter emphasizes the importance of the hospital in providing medical services to a large area with limited access to healthcare. It also highlights the limitations of local physicians in comparison to the specialized care provided by the hospital. The letter urges Senator Thomas to allow the doctors at the Indian Hospital to interpret emergency needs for admission."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Admission Policy of Talihina Indian Hospital in 1948")