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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Trouble in Talihina: The Battle to Hold onto Virgil Tudor
- Date:
- 1964-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States., Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- New Plastics Molding Plant in Durant, Oklahoma Boosts Indian Employment
- Date:
- 1964-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Commerce
- Topic:
- Business--United States., Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- New Industry Boosting Indian Employment Opportunities
- Date:
- 1964-12-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Business--United States., Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["Chief Jimmy Belvin and Andy Bidwell discussed Virgil Tudor, the Administrator at the hospital in Talihina. They mentioned that Virgil was supposed to have been let go but remains in his position. Sen. Belvin mentioned that he had collected money from the Indians to pay bills and heard that the Chamber of Commerce was trying to keep Virgil at the hospital. Both men spoke negatively about Virgil's treatment of patients and Sen. Belvin suggested contacting someone to help keep Virgil in his position."]](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_37_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Trouble in Talihina: The Battle to Hold onto Virgil Tudor")
![["The United States Department of the Interior announced the establishment of a $500,000 plastics molding plant in Durant, Oklahoma, which will provide jobs for around 100 Indian men and women. This initiative is part of a larger effort to improve the economic situation of American Indians, with 40 other plants already providing employment for 1,500 Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs played a key role in facilitating the establishment of the plastics plant in Durant, working with local organizations and government agencies. Production at the new installation is set to begin in June, with plans to increase the workforce as output grows."]](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_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0002_thumbnail.jpg "New Plastics Molding Plant in Durant, Oklahoma Boosts Indian Employment")
![["The Secretary of the Interior announced that a toy manufacturer, Strombecker Corporation, will be opening a plant in Durant, Oklahoma, providing jobs for 100 Indian men and women. This is part of a larger effort to increase Indian employment, with 40 other plants already providing jobs for 1,500 Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been working with various organizations to facilitate the establishment of these industries, with training provided to Indian workers. The Durant plant will manufacture model racing cars and other toys, with production set to begin in June."]](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_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0003_thumbnail.jpg "New Industry Boosting Indian Employment Opportunities")