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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Communication Regarding Employee Situation Adjustment at Talihina Hospital
- Date:
- 1957-08-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concern for the Nightwatchman Position at the Talihina Medical Center: Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin
- Date:
- 1957-08-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Communication and Advocacy for L.C. Riddle's Employment
- Date:
- 1957-08-29
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.), Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Message Regarding Indian Health Services Funding
- Date:
- 1957-08-29
- 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_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Staff Listing of Indian Health Division's Oklahoma Area Office, August 19, 1957
- Date:
- 1957-08-29
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Eligibility Requirements at Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1957-09-25
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Communication with Congressman Edmondson
- Date:
- 1958-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Democratic Process in Choctaw Chief Election
- Date:
- 1958-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Payment to Choctaw Indians
- Date:
- 1958-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Reappointment of A.W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaws
- Date:
- 1958-09-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["The document is about sending a telegram to inform someone about an adjustment in an employee situation at Talihina Hospital. The message is from Carl Albert, M. C. to Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation. Belvin is asked to help address the issue and attend a meeting with a subcommittee of the Inter-tribal Council. The message also mentions the possibility of getting Dr. Vanderhook or Ernest N. B. Johnson involved in resolving the issue."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Communication Regarding Employee Situation Adjustment at Talihina Hospital")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the discontinuation of the nightwatchman position at the Talihina Medical Center. Congressman Carl Albert and Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin are concerned about the potential risks to patients and employees without a nightwatchman. They are working together to try and restore the position and ensure adequate protection at the medical center. Congressman Albert is seeking information and support from the Public Health Service 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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Concern for the Nightwatchman Position at the Talihina Medical Center: Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin")
![["The document is a series of messages and notes regarding the case of L.C. Riddle and his application for a job at the Talihina Indian Health Hospital. It explains that Riddle did not meet the requirements for Indian preference and that a commitment had been made to another candidate prior to Riddle's application. The messages discuss the difficulty of withdrawing the commitment under Civil Service regulations and the challenges of getting Riddle the job."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Communication and Advocacy for L.C. Riddle's Employment")
![["The document discusses the need for increased appropriations for Indian health services in 1958 to prevent drastic reductions in personnel and facilities at Indian hospitals. Congressman Carl Albert is checking into the matter and urges for a deficiency appropriation to relieve undue hardship and ensure efficient operation of Indian hospitals. The message is addressed to Mr. Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Message Regarding Indian Health Services Funding")
![["The document is a listing of staff members at the Indian Health Division's Area Office in Oklahoma City as of August 19, 1957. The list includes their position titles, grades, salaries, and incumbents. Additionally, it notes that some staff members are of Indian extraction and some are Commissioned Officers in the U.S. Public Health Service."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Staff Listing of Indian Health Division's Oklahoma Area Office, August 19, 1957")
![["Mrs. Maggie M. James inquired about the eligibility requirements at the Indian Hospital at Talihina. Congressman Carl Albert forwarded her inquiry to the Public Health Service, which explained that health care is provided to specific individuals based on their Indian blood degree. A restricted Indian woman married to a non-Indian or non-restricted Indian is eligible for free health services if her husband cannot provide them and there are no available State or county hospitals. Congressman Albert assured Mrs. James of his interest in her welfare and promised to provide further information after receiving a report from the Department."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Eligibility Requirements at Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["Roger Ernst, from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Interior, left a note for Mr. Albert on October 22, 1958, stating that he had spoken to Congressman Edmondson on the phone. Edmondson was supposed to call Mr. Albert to discuss their conversation. If Mr. Albert had not heard from Edmondson, Ernst asked him to call collect so that he could provide further explanation."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Communication with Congressman Edmondson")
![["The Association on American Indian Affairs is requesting that the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma be allowed to vote for their Principal Chief by ballot, instead of having the Interior Department appoint the chief. They express concern over past instances where the Department interfered in Choctaw elections and urge the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Choctaw people to choose their leader democratically. They highlight the Choctaw leaders' unsuccessful attempts to meet with Department officials and ask for support in ensuring the Choctaw people have a voice in their governance."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Democratic Process in Choctaw Chief Election")
![["The document is a response to an inquiry about payments to Choctaw Indians for the sale of their coal and asphalt lands. The writer states that there have been no further payments to the tribes and there are currently no funds available for this purpose. The writer acknowledges the inquiry and expresses regret that they cannot provide a more positive update."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Payment to Choctaw Indians")
![["The document is regarding the reappointment of A.W. Belvin as Principle Chief of the Choctaws. The recipient, George B. Hall, expresses his protest against Belvin's reappointment, citing concerns about his use of funds and promises to recover more money from the government. Hall believes that the Secretary of the Interior is efficiently managing the funds and that Belvin's reappointment is unnecessary."]](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_30_66_0000%20--%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_30_66_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Reappointment of A.W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaws")