1. Request for Assistance Regarding Choctaw Chief Appointment Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0005 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Request for Assistance Regarding Choctaw Chief Appointment Date: 1947-01-23 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Health Names: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Congress: 80th (1947-1949)
2. Concern for the Future of Talihina Indian Hospital Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0007 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Concern for the Future of Talihina Indian Hospital Date: 1947-04-02 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Health Names: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Congress: 80th (1947-1949)
![["Mr. Gilbert W. Daney, an attorney from Atoka, Oklahoma, wrote to Honorable Carl Albert, M.C. requesting his assistance in appointing a new chief for the Choctaw people in Oklahoma. He explained that the current chief, W.A. Durant, was unable to fulfill his duties due to age and health reasons. Daney asked Albert to keep the matter in mind and be prepared to help when the time was right. Albert acknowledged the letter and assured Daney that he would do what he could when the opportunity arose."]](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_1_94_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Assistance Regarding Choctaw Chief Appointment")
![["The Talihina Lions Club is concerned about the lack of operational funds for the Federal Talihina Hospital and Sanatorium, leading to the release of patients, dropping of employees, and only accepting emergency cases. They believe this creates a health menace for the Choctaw tribe and the community, especially considering the shortage of hospitals in southeastern Oklahoma. They are urging Congressman Carl Albert to help acquire funds to keep the hospital running efficiently."]](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_1_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Talihina%20Hospital,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concern for the Future of Talihina Indian Hospital")