Correspondence Regarding Increased Funding for Shawnee Indian Hospital in 1935, 1935-11-23

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 11

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0007

Scope and Contents

Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Dr. John W. Raley regarding the Indian Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dr. Raley expressed the need for increased funding for the hospital and Senator Thomas assured him of his efforts to support the project. Dr. Raley also mentioned that only $5,000 out of $10,000,000 in W.P.A. funds had been allocated to the hospital, despite its importance and high rating. The citizens of Shawnee are urging Senator Thomas to consider allocating more funds to the hospital for its expansion and improvement.

Dates

Creation: 1935-11-23

Creator

From the Collection: Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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