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Correspondence Regarding Admission Policies at the Talihina Indian Medical Center, 1951
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Admission Policies at the Talihina Indian Medical Center, 1951
- Date Created:
- 1951-09-25
- EDTF:
- 1951-09-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146
- Description:
- Mrs. Grace H. Mathews of McAlester, Oklahoma raised concerns about the admission requirements for the Talihina Indian Medical Center. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs explained that only indigent Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes are eligible for hospitalization, with specific rules regarding Indian blood quantum and marital status. The Commissioner also mentioned the limited number of beds available and ongoing reviews of admissions policies. Congressman Carl Albert assured Mrs. Mathews that he is looking into the matter and appreciates her support.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_11_65_0000, Box, 11, 65, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 6 Pages
