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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_47_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding Radium Water Supply for Indian Hospital in Claremore
- Date:
- 1936-05-08
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- 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_033_5_8_1_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Thank You for the Fine Lunch, Senator La
- Date:
- 1942-1955
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 80th (1947-1949), 79th (1945-1947), 84th (1955-1957), 77th (1941-1943), 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955), 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0124
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Thank You from General MacArthur: A Letter from Sidney R. Huff
- Date:
- 1942-1955
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945), 83rd (1953-1955), 79th (1945-1947), 81st (1949-1951), 80th (1947-1949), 77th (1941-1943), 84th (1955-1957), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Federal Funding for Public Works Plan Preparation in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Highway Project Approval Process for Indian Affairs Committee
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Support in the Fight Against Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter to Mr. Schwab Requesting Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["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 from Elmer Thomas to John A. Chambers discusses the possibility of supplying radium water to the Indian Hospital in Claremore. The Department of the Interior states that although funds were allocated for this in the past, it is not currently planned due to budget constraints and doubts about the effectiveness of radium water treatment. Patients can seek such treatment at other facilities in Claremore if desired."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding Radium Water Supply for Indian Hospital in Claremore")
![["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 writer is thanking Dan Senator for a fine lunch and expressing pleasure at seeing him again. The note is dated March 8, 1955, and is signed by someone named Charlie Willi."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Thank You for the Fine Lunch, Senator La")
![["General MacArthur has asked Colonel Sidney R. Huff to thank Mr. Josh Lee for his letter and generous expressions. Colonel Huff sends Mr. Lee the general's cordial regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0124_thumbnail.jpg "Thank You from General MacArthur: A Letter from Sidney R. Huff")
![["The document is a letter from the Federal Works Agency's Bureau of Community Facilities to Honorable George B. Schwabe, informing him that Federal funds have been approved for the plan preparation of various public works projects in Oklahoma. The advances are intended to encourage states and their agencies to prepare for construction projects to be undertaken when materials and manpower become available. The document includes a list of the public works projects and their estimated costs for plan preparation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Funding for Public Works Plan Preparation in Oklahoma")
![["The memo suggests that the Commissioners on Indian Affairs should meet with officials in charge of road design and highway research to submit and approve highway projects. This will make it easier to secure funding for the projects. It also provides contact information for key officials."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0000-Public%20Road%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Highway Project Approval Process for Indian Affairs Committee")
![["The document is a letter requesting support for the appropriation of 8 million dollars for diseases and blindness. The author, Joseph E Milan, is asking for the recipient's support in this worthy cause, specifically for infantile paralysis. The document is signed sincerely and includes the address of the author in Buffalo, United States."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Financial Support in the Fight Against Diseases and Blindness")
![["The document is requesting funding of $8,000,000 for research on multiple sclerosis, a disabling disease that affects both limbs and eyes. The writer, Miss Elizabeth Langham, emphasizes the importance of the funding and asks for support from Congressman George B. Schwab."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0044_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter to Mr. Schwab Requesting Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research")