Investigation into the Dudley Billy Case: Correspondence between Government Officials and Choctaw Nation Chief, 1962-04-20

Item — Box: 41, Folder: 44

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_41_44_0012

Scope and Contents

The text is a series of correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert, Dr. Hudgins, and Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin regarding the case of Dudley Billy and issues at the Talihina Indian Hospital. Belvin provides documents and details about the situation, expressing concerns about Dr. Hudgins' handling of the case and the need for changes at the hospital. Belvin requests a thorough investigation and the opportunity to be heard.

Dates

Creation: 1962-04-20

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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