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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Healthcare Crisis in Talihina: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1948-03-19
- Creator:
- Semple, William F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Advocates for Housing Legislation
- Date:
- 1948-03-22
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Building Bridges: A Letter from the Second Assistant Postmaster General
- Date:
- 1948-03-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Thanks from Sam Rayburn to Josh Lee
- Date:
- 1948-03-26
- Creator:
- Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Refuting False Accusations: Standing Against Communist Allegations
- Date:
- 1948-03-30
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Threat of the Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1948-04-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- 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_014_5_171_3_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Calls for Vigorous Public Housing Program to Avert Housing Slump
- Date:
- 1948-04-28
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Local Hospital Controversy and Military Assignment Concerns
- Date:
- 1948-05-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Land Sale Inquiry: Response from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1948-05-16
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The document includes a series of letters discussing the need for medical care at the Talihina Indian Hospital and the importance of admitting emergency cases. The writer praises the hospital for its work in the community and expresses concern over recent complaints that have led to restrictions on admissions. The writer urges Congressman Carl Albert to intervene and address the situation to ensure that the hospital can continue to provide care for those in need."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0012.jpg "Healthcare Crisis in Talihina: A Call for Action")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas commented on the United States Supreme Court's decision in the longshoremen's overtime suits, stating that it was a blow against racial discrimination. She explained the background of the cases and criticized big business for opposing the payment of back wages to the longshoremen. Douglas also refuted claims of \"overtime on overtime\" and accused the business lobby of trying to weaken the Wage and Hour Act."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0017.jpg "Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Advocates for Housing Legislation")
![["The Second Assistant Postmaster General had a heart-to-heart conversation with Josh Lee, a member of the Civil Aeronautics Board, which helped them understand each other's problems better. The document expresses good wishes for a Happy Easter."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0035.jpg "Building Bridges: A Letter from the Second Assistant Postmaster General")
![["Sam Rayburn, a member of the House of Representatives from Texas, wrote a letter to Josh Lee of the Civil Aeronautics Board thanking him for sharing his position on a certain issue. Rayburn expressed his support for Lee's stance and wished him well."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0039.jpg "Letter of Thanks from Sam Rayburn to Josh Lee")
![["Assemblyman Vernon Kilpatrick is accused of helping plan the economic collapse of the United States, but he denies any involvement with the Communist party. A witness testifies that Kilpatrick invited her to meetings where the planned collapse was discussed. Kilpatrick denies these claims and maintains that he is not a Communist. Another witness testifies that Kilpatrick is a nice gentleman, despite their political differences. Kilpatrick also denies allegations of being a social friend to another witness. The lawsuit between Kilpatrick and Beverly Hills Police Chief C. H. Anderson revolves around these accusations."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0016.jpg "Refuting False Accusations: Standing Against Communist Allegations")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas introduced a bill to extend and liberalize Social Security legislation, believing in the right of all people to a good life in retirement. The bill would provide benefits to all workers, increase benefit levels, and provide for disabled workers and their families. It would also provide a minimum benefit to those who have already retired. Douglas emphasized the importance of security in enabling individuals to fulfill their potential and stated her commitment to the cause."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0004.jpg "The Threat of the Un-American Activities Committee")
![["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."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0005.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment at Talihina Medical Center")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas introduced a rent control bill on March 11, 1948, in response to the housing shortage and high prices faced by constituents. She emphasized the need for effective rent control until a housing shortage is resolved and proposed a bill extending rent control until June 30, 1950. The bill included provisions for tenant protections, enforcement of rent control, and eliminating unjust rent increases. Douglas stressed the importance of protecting family life in America and the role of rent control in preventing economic chaos."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0027.jpg "Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Calls for Vigorous Public Housing Program to Avert Housing Slump")
![["The letter discusses addressing a matter involving a man named Camp being assigned closer to home, as well as an incident at the Talihina Hospital. The sender plans to visit personally to assess the situation and clarify any misunderstandings. The hospital superintendent assures that emergency cases are being taken care of, but the sender wants to investigate further to ensure all legal rights are being honored. The sender also considers the possibility of addressing the issue in the newspaper, but is concerned about potential backlash from the medical association."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0013.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Local Hospital Controversy and Military Assignment Concerns")
![["Mrs. Regina Stambeck inquired about the sale of Indian lands in Wilburton, Oklahoma to ex-service people. Congressman Carl Albert forwarded her inquiry to the Office of Indian Affairs, who advised her to contact Superintendent Roberts for further information once the sale is concluded. The lands will soon pass to the United States and will be no longer under the jurisdiction of the Office of Indian Affairs."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_6_65_0007.jpg "Indian Land Sale Inquiry: Response from Carl Albert, M.C.")