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Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals in Oklahoma
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals in Oklahoma
- Date Created:
- 1959-10-23
- EDTF:
- 1959-10-23
- 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:
- The document discusses concerns about the closure of Indian hospitals in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Tacoma, Washington, particularly tuberculosis sanatoria. The writer argues that the high incidence of tuberculosis among the Indian population warrants the continued operation of these hospitals. The document requests information from Mr. Fleming on the government's plans regarding the hospitals and urges him to advocate for the Indian people in this matter. Mr. Fleming responds, stating that he has forwarded the letter to the Surgeon General for consideration and appreciates the writer's concern for the Indian health program.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kickapoo Nation, Shawnee Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_33_38_0000, Box, 33, 38, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 9 Pages
