Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1935 Correspondence Regarding Proposed Improvements to Shawnee Indian Sanatorium 1935-12-19 1935-12-19 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0000, Box 11, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0004 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_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887633 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1947/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0004.pdf correspondence Community health services--United States Shawnee Tribe 2 Pages The Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs responds to a letter from Don Foster regarding the proposed medical unit at the Shawnee Indian Sanatorium. He clarifies that there are no funds available for the proposed improvements and that the priority should be a general surgical medical unit over other additions. He also mentions the possibility of a general hospital between Shawnee and Muskogee, but no commitments can be made at this time. The Commissioner emphasizes that no plans for additional facilities should be made until the current hospitals are completed and in operation. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1936 Letter from John Q. Chambers to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Need for Radium Water at U.S. Indian Service Hospital 1936-04-18 1936-04-18 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000, Box 47, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887833 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0004.pdf correspondence Community health services--United States Cherokee Nation 2 Pages John Chambers is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas to request help in getting Radium Water installed at the U.S. Indian Service Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma. He explains that the city of Claremore has not provided the water as required by Congress, and that it would greatly benefit the afflicted patients at the hospital. Chambers expresses gratitude for Senator Thomas' past help and asks for assistance in this matter. He also mentions that he has spoken to several Indians who agree that Radium Water would be beneficial to the hospital. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1936 Correspondence Regarding Radium Water Supply for Indian Hospital in Claremore 1936-05-08 1936-05-08 Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000, Box 47, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887832 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0003.pdf correspondence Community health services--United States 3 Pages The letter from Elmer Thomas to John A. Chambers discusses the possibility of supplying radium water to the Indian Hospital in Claremore. The Department of the Interior states that although funds were allocated for this in the past, it is not currently planned due to budget constraints and doubts about the effectiveness of radium water treatment. Patients can seek such treatment at other facilities in Claremore if desired. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1937 Correspondence between Oklahoma City General Hospital and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Appointments 1937-01-16 1937-01-16 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 75th (1937-1939) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0000, Box 49, Folder 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887844 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0005.pdf correspondence Community health services--United States 1 Page The letter is from Baine Dall, a doctor from Oklahoma City General Hospital, expressing gratitude to Senator Elmer Thomas for his assistance in appointments of physicians at Talihina Indian Hospital. Dall requests further information on the appointments and hopes to reciprocate the Senator's kindness in the future. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Admission Policy of Talihina Indian Hospital in 1948 1948-02-24 1948-02-24 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 80th (1947-1949) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0000, Box 46, Folder 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887827 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0006.pdf correspondence Community health services--United States 3 Pages The letter is from Reverend T.A. Webster to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma. The hospital is well-equipped and serves both Indian and white patients in cases of emergency. However, due to a complaint, the staff has been instructed to only admit white patients in extreme emergencies. The letter emphasizes the importance of the hospital in providing medical services to a large area with limited access to healthcare. It also highlights the limitations of local physicians in comparison to the specialized care provided by the hospital. The letter urges Senator Thomas to allow the doctors at the Indian Hospital to interpret emergency needs for admission. Text