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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Medical Services for Indians in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1960
- Date:
- 1955-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Abolition of District Agent Position at Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency: Correspondence between the Department of the Interior and the Republican Central Committee
- Date:
- 1955-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Report on the Investigation of Indian Health Programs at Oklahoma Hospitals in 1958
- Date:
- 1956-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_99
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Multiple Purpose Plan for the development of Arkansas River and Tributaries - Digitized
- Date:
- 1956-1957
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Reduction in Force at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1958 Allowances and Expenses at Talihina Hospital
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Assistance Denied: The Case of Mrs. Rebecca Potts Phillips at Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Democratic Whip Allocates Funds to Avoid RIFs in Talihina
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reduction-in-Force at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina, Oklahoma: Fiscal Years 1955-1957
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Budget Cuts and Job Losses: The Fight for Funding in Indian Health Care
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the provision of medical care to Indians in Tulsa, specifically at the Indian Hospital in Claremore. The Public Health Service outlines their priorities in providing medical care based on need and access to other services. The Bureau of Indian Affairs acknowledges the transfer of responsibility for Indian healthcare to the Public Health Service in 1955. Congressman Page Belcher is involved in facilitating communication between the different agencies involved."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Medical Services for Indians in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1960")
![["The document from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, discusses the abolition of the District Agent position at the Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency. The position was replaced by the new position of Area Field Representative, GS-9. The former District Agent, Mr. Pat Hamley, was found not qualified for the new position and his appeal for retention was denied by the Civil Service Commission. The document provides information on the actions taken and the reasons behind them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/84th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Abolition of District Agent Position at Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency: Correspondence between the Department of the Interior and the Republican Central Committee")
![["The document is a letter from Marie L. Hayes to Page Belcher, forwarding a report from a Special Committee on the Indian health program at hospitals in Talihina, Tahlequah, Claremore, and Shawnee. The report includes findings and recommendations for each hospital, such as improving patient eligibility criteria, speeding up medical staff processes, and providing additional equipment. The committee suggests a meeting to discuss changes to rules and regulations for admitting patients and suspending pre-validation of purchase orders to expedite supply filling."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0000-Interior%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Report on the Investigation of Indian Health Programs at Oklahoma Hospitals in 1958")
![["The document represents a map item is a map of the Arkansas River and its tributaries and reservoirs in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Reservoirs are color-coded based on their level of authorization and completion. Featured with the Arkansas River map is a profile of its navigation locks and dams titled: A Water Stairway to Prosperity. On the reverse is information pertaining to the navigation projects of the Missouri River and inland waterways and their relation to the Arkansas River. Hydrologic map (broadside; profile, orthographic projection; color); 18 1/2 x 24 inches."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_99_thumbnail.jpg "Multiple Purpose Plan for the development of Arkansas River and Tributaries - Digitized")
![["Dr. Sylvia Adams expresses concern about the reduction in force at the PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, specifically regarding the abolishment of Positions TA-5 and TA-6. He believes that transferring procurement functions to the Area Office will cause unnecessary hardships for patients due to delays and confusion. Dr. Adams suggests retaining Position TA-6 with some procurement functions and designating it as Custodial Officer to mitigate potential issues. He acknowledges the need for personnel reductions but argues that abolishing other positions would have less impact on the hospital's operations."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Reduction in Force at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina")
![["In 1958, Talihina Hospital had 129 beds and provided 14,000 outpatient treatments. The hospital's expenditures for allowances in 1957 and 1958 were detailed in various object classes, including travel, transportation, communication, utilities, printing, contractual services, drugs, subsistence supplies, other supplies, equipment, contributions, and FICA. The total expenditure for allowances in 1958 was $62,216."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1958 Allowances and Expenses at Talihina Hospital")
![["Mrs. Rebecca Potts Phillips was denied admission to the Talihina Indian Hospital because she is only one-fourth Choctaw Indian and married to a non-Indian. The Public Health Service policy only allows members of the Oklahoma Five Civilized Tribes who are one-half or more degree Indian blood to receive health care. Congressman Carl Albert tried to assist her but was unable to help. Phillips was advised to seek medical care elsewhere."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Assistance Denied: The Case of Mrs. Rebecca Potts Phillips at Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["The Democratic Whip's office in the House of Representatives has allocated $53,000 to prevent any Reduction in Force (RIFs) this year, with an additional $14,000 set aside as a cushion for Talihina."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Democratic Whip Allocates Funds to Avoid RIFs in Talihina")
![["The document outlines a reduction-in-force at the PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma, where several temporary employees are being discontinued. Six positions are being replaced with practical nurses, resulting in a net loss of eight employees. The hospital has seen an increase in patient admissions and outpatient services, with a decrease in length of stay. The hospital also provides public health services through a contract with the State Health Department of Oklahoma. The 1958 program for Talihina is estimated to have funds available for approximately 191 man-years of employment."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Reduction-in-Force at PHS Indian Hospital, Talihina, Oklahoma: Fiscal Years 1955-1957")
![["The document discusses the budget cuts and staff reductions at the Talihina hospital in Oklahoma due to a deficit in funding for Indian health services. The author, Rex, suggests two alternatives to address the issue: restoring the cut funds through a supplemental appropriations bill or reallocating more money to the Oklahoma area to save some of the positions at Talihina. Senator Monroney is also informed of the situation."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Budget Cuts and Job Losses: The Fight for Funding in Indian Health Care")