Correspondence Regarding the Admission Policy of Talihina Indian Hospital in 1948, 1948-02-24

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 46

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0006

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Reverend T.A. Webster to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma. The hospital is well-equipped and serves both Indian and white patients in cases of emergency. However, due to a complaint, the staff has been instructed to only admit white patients in extreme emergencies. The letter emphasizes the importance of the hospital in providing medical services to a large area with limited access to healthcare. It also highlights the limitations of local physicians in comparison to the specialized care provided by the hospital. The letter urges Senator Thomas to allow the doctors at the Indian Hospital to interpret emergency needs for admission.

Dates

Creation: 1948-02-24

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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