Correspondence Regarding Medical Services for Indians in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1960, 1955-01-01 - 1960-12-31
Item — Box: 45, Folder: 8C
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0008
Correspondence Regarding Medical Services for Indians in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1960, 1955-01-01 - 1960-12-31
Scope and Contents
The document consists of a series of letters regarding the provision of medical care to Indians in Tulsa, specifically at the Indian Hospital in Claremore. The Public Health Service outlines their priorities in providing medical care based on need and access to other services. The Bureau of Indian Affairs acknowledges the transfer of responsibility for Indian healthcare to the Public Health Service in 1955. Congressman Page Belcher is involved in facilitating communication between the different agencies involved.
Dates
- Creation: 1955-01-01 - 1960-12-31
Creator
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
10 Pages
Abstract
84th (1955-1957); 85th (1957-1959); 86th (1959-1961)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository