1. Request for Increased Funding for the Indian Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, 1935 Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0002 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: Request for Increased Funding for the Indian Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, 1935 Date: 1935-11-19 Creator: Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 Names: Shawnee Tribe Topic: Indians of North America--Oklahoma Congress: 74th (1935-1937)
![["Elmer Thomas writes to Commissioner John Collier requesting increased funds for the Indian Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, as only $5,000 out of the allotted budget is proposed to be spent. Thomas highlights the need for necessary improvements at the hospital to provide better service, especially since some patients are housed in wooden buildings. He asks for favorable consideration of the request and to be informed of any action taken. Commissioner Collier responds, assuring Thomas that he will do his best to secure the funds and will provide an update when possible."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Increased Funding for the Indian Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, 1935")