Correspondence Regarding Medical Treatment for Native Americans in 1941, 1940-09-06

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 46

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0004

Scope and Contents

The letter is a complaint from Levi W. Jones to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the poor treatment he received at Indian hospitals and from contract doctors. Jones describes his experiences at both the Shawnee and Pawnee Indian Hospitals, stating that he did not receive proper medical treatment and was treated poorly by the staff. He also mentions the mistreatment of other Indian patients at the hospitals. Jones criticizes the lack of care and attention given to Indian patients and highlights the discrimination and Bureau of Indian Affairs s he experienced during his visits to the hospitals.

Dates

Creation: 1940-09-06

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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