Correspondence from the Office of Indian Affairs in 1935 Regarding Public Health Services for Iowa Indians, 1935-03-12

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 46

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0001

Scope and Contents

The letter addresses a complaint from the Iowa Indians regarding the services of Mrs. Grace Olsen, a field nurse. The Iowa Indians have generally refused health services from the Indian Service and prefer outside physicians. The letter explains that public health nurses are not required to provide bedside nursing care, but rather focus on teaching self-reliance and the importance of hospitalization when necessary. The Superintendent of the Shawnee Indian Agency defends Mrs. Olsen's handling of the situation, stating that the Iowa Indians have been difficult to work with and have unrealistic expectations of the field nurse's duties.

Dates

Creation: 1935-03-12

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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