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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment at Talihina Medical Center
- Date:
- 1948-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Job Application at Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1951-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Stanton Kamp's Denied Admission to Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1951-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Bertha C. James' Application for Employment at Talihina Medical Center
- Date:
- 1951-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Oil Drilling Activities on Mrs. Clamy Holden Brown's Land
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Indian Affairs Correspondence: Challenges and Resolutions
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Disappearance of Cleveland Taylor
- Date:
- 1959-04-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- 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_63_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Nutrition and Health Services for Native Americans
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee 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_12_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improvements in Indian Health: Achievements and Progress in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Mrs. Davie Mae Russell has applied for employment at the Talihina Indian Hospital and Honorable Carl Albert has written to the Muskogee Area Office on her behalf to request consideration for any vacancies that may arise. Mrs. Russell's application is on file and will be given due consideration. Albert hopes that his letter will help Mrs. Russell secure a position at the hospital."]](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_11_65_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment at Talihina Medical Center")
![["Mr. Peter Wall, Sr. applied for a job at the Talihina Indian Hospital and Congressman Carl Albert assisted in following up on his application. The Muskogee Indian Office informed that due to Mr. Wall's age, his name would be placed at the bottom of the list of eligibles. Mr. Wall was asked to undergo a physical examination, and if he met the requirements, further consideration would be given to his application. Congressman Albert wrote to the hospital on Mr. Wall's behalf to inquire about the status of his application."]](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_11_65_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Job Application at Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["Mr. Henry Wesley inquires about why his brother-in-law, Stanton Kamp, was denied admission to the Talihina Indian Hospital in Oklahoma. The hospital stated that they are not equipped to treat patients with mental illnesses, such as senile dementia, which Mr. Kamp was diagnosed with. They advised that he be placed in a state institution instead. The hospital suggested that Mr. Kamp's family seek assistance from the County Judge in McAlester, Oklahoma. The letter from the Chief Medical Officer of the hospital, Dr. David W. Gillick, explains the situation and emphasizes that they are not able to handle mental cases at their facility. The letter was in response to inquiries made by Carl Albert, M.C. inquiring about Mr. Kamp's 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_11_65_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Stanton Kamp's Denied Admission to Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["Mrs. Bertha C. James applied for a job as a Kitchen Helper at Talihina Medical Center and Honorable Carl Albert, M.C. is advocating on her behalf. The Muskogee Area Office received her incomplete application and will consider her for any vacancies once it is complete. Albert is following up with the office to inquire about potential job opportunities for James. Dr. D.W. Gillick, Chief Medical Officer at Talihina Hospital, has also been involved in the process."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Talihina+Indian+Hospital,+1951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Bertha C. James' Application for Employment at Talihina Medical Center")
![["Miss Eva Mae Childers from Long Beach, California, wrote to Congressman Carl Albert inquiring about the Indian medical program in Oklahoma. In response, Charles L. Ward, on behalf of Congressman Albert, acknowledged her letter and stated that her questions are being addressed with the Muskogee, Oklahoma Indian office. A copy of Childers' letter was also forwarded to the Area Director in Muskogee for assistance. Childers, who is half-Indian, sought help with medical expenses incurred due to an operation in 1958, hoping to benefit from the free hospitalization available to Indians in Oklahoma."]](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_29_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Cases,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Oil Drilling Activities on Mrs. Clamy Holden Brown's Land")
![["Mr. Baker inquired about the future plans for the Indian Hospital at Talihina and Indian government schools, believing they may expire on June 30, 1960. Various officials, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Public Health Service, responded stating that there are no plans to close the hospital and schools. They also clarified that recent legislation regarding Choctaw Indians does not affect individual Choctaws, and there is uncertainty about future per capita payments. Officials offered assistance and further information if needed."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Indian Affairs Correspondence: Challenges and Resolutions")
![["Leslie Taylor's brother, Cleveland Taylor, disappeared from the State Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio in 1961. Various agencies have been involved in the search for him, but no specific information has been found. Efforts to locate Taylor are ongoing, and the case has not been closed. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Senate are working together to try and find more information about Taylor's whereabouts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Disappearance of Cleveland Taylor")
![["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 expansion of public health nutrition services in the Indian Health Area, particularly with the addition of a new Public Health Nutritionist for the Talihina Service Unit. The nutritionist, Miss Agnes Schulz, brings experience and expertise to address the issue of poor nutrition among the Indian population. The document also highlights the collaboration between nutritionists and dietitians in improving the nutrition and dietary departments in hospitals to better serve the community. Personalized editorial content will focus on providing informative and newsy updates for readers."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Nutrition and Health Services for Native Americans")
![["H.V. Chadwick, a DIH Executive Officer, spoke at a meeting in Oklahoma in 1967, expressing gratitude for the cooperation of the Creek Tribe in improving the health program for Native Americans. He highlighted recent changes and improvements in the Oklahoma Area Indian Health operation, including new leadership appointments, policy changes, and training programs for dental assistants. Chadwick also cited statistics showing significant improvements in health outcomes for Native Americans over the past decade, largely attributed to legislation providing water and waste disposal facilities. The Public Health Service has been working with various agencies and tribal groups to improve housing for Indian communities as well."]](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_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Improvements in Indian Health: Achievements and Progress in Oklahoma")
