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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improving Sanitation Facilities for Indigenous Communities
- Date:
- 1948-08-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Health Service Issue for Dennis Sharp: A Correspondence Compilation
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Bartlett: Recommendations for Improving the Health and Welfare of Urban Indians
- Date:
- 1954-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Recognition of Land Rights for Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, 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_001_4_33_38_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Graduation of Indian Sanitarians in Environmental Sanitation
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- Youngbird, Edmund
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Concerns: Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals
- Date:
- 1959-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Depletion of Indian Loan Funds: A Call for Direct Appropriation
- Date:
- 1959-05-13
- Creator:
- Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_47_36_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Health Services for Non-Indian Widows of Deceased Indian Beneficiaries
- Date:
- 1963-08-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The document provides information on how to obtain and construct sanitation facilities for Indian and Alaskan Native communities. It outlines the steps to take before and after construction, the responsibilities of participants, and the criteria for determining project priorities. The document also explains the purpose of Public Law 86-121, which allows for the improvement of health through the creation of a more sanitary environment. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation and support from all parties involved in Indian Health."]](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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Sanitation Facilities for Indigenous Communities")
![["Senator Dewey Bartlett received a letter from the Indian Health Service regarding the medical assistance for Mr. Dennis Sharp. The document stated that approval was granted for payment of medical expenses for Mr. Sharp's wife, and apologized for not notifying him sooner. The Indian Health Service appreciated Senator Bartlett's interest in the matter and assured him that they were investigating and addressing the issue promptly. Senator Bartlett forwarded the information to Mr. Sharp and offered further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Health Service Issue for Dennis Sharp: A Correspondence Compilation")
![["The document addresses Senate Bill 2938 introduced by Senator Dewey F. Bartlett and provides recommendations and comments from the Oklahoma City Indian Health Board and the Oklahoma City Urban Indian Health Project. They support the scholarship program and recommend contracting it to Tribal groups for efficiency. They suggest that new hospitals be located in urban centers with all health care resources available to reduce costs. They also urge for more funding for health care delivery in urban areas, as existing resources are not sufficient for low-income individuals. The document highlights the challenges faced by urban Indians and provides data on the Native American Center in Oklahoma City to illustrate the need for improved health care services for the urban Native American population."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Bartlett: Recommendations for Improving the Health and Welfare of Urban Indians")
![["The document consists of correspondence between Mr. Ward C. Fronterhouse and various officials regarding inquiries about the sale of Choctaw lands and per capita payments under Public Law 86-192. The officials assure Mr. Fronterhouse that they are looking into the matter and will provide further information as needed. The timeline for the land sale and per capita distribution is uncertain, but efforts are being made to expedite the process."]](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_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Recognition of Land Rights for Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["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")
![["The document discusses concerns raised by Mr. Bill Hampton, News Editor of the Antlers American, regarding the Shawnee Indian Sanatorium in Oklahoma. There are concerns about the reduction in bed capacity and the possible closure of the men's building at the sanatorium. The Public Health Service assures that no Indian patients with tuberculosis have been turned away and that surplus beds are available in other facilities. Plans are being considered to consolidate patients into one building for better efficiency. Congressman Carl Albert is investigating the situation and working with officials to address the concerns raised."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Graduation of Indian Sanitarians in Environmental Sanitation")
![["Edmund Youngbird, a Sanitarian for the United States Public Health Service, graduated from an advanced course in environmental sanitation for Indian reservations. The course, held in Arizona and New Mexico, provided more advanced training in the field than previously available in the Indian health program. Youngbird completed the training and returned to North Carolina. The course focused on water supply problems faced by Indians, with many rural homes lacking safe water supplies. Sanitarians are Indian employees who assist in reducing disease rates attributable to unfavorable environments. Better sanitation has led to a reduction in deaths from gastroenteric diseases among Indians, although the death rate is still higher than the population as a whole."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Concerns: Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals")
![["The Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Inc. sent a letter to Congressman Carl Albert requesting assistance with a land title issue involving the Caddo, Wichita, and Delaware Indian Tribes. Congressman Albert responded, informing them that he would work with Congressman Toby Morris to address the matter."]](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_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Caddo,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Depletion of Indian Loan Funds: A Call for Direct Appropriation")
![["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 is a series of letters between Honorable Carl Albert, M.C., Chief Harry J. W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation, and officials from the Public Health Service regarding the provision of health services to non-Indian widows of deceased Indian beneficiaries. Albert is advocating for the continuation of this policy and is working with Dr. Wagner and Mr. Gerard to address the issue. The documents show a collaborative effort to ensure the continuation of health services for these widows."]](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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Health Services for Non-Indian Widows of Deceased Indian Beneficiaries")