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The Establishment of the Talihina Indian Hospital: A History of Advocacy and Success, 1957-01 - 1957-12-31

 Item — Box: 27, Folder: 26b
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0038
The letter is from Carl Albert, a congressman, thanking Mr. Dukes for providing information on the establishment of the Public Health Service Indian Hospital in Talihina. The letter mentions the history of Gilbert Wesley Dukes' efforts in securing funding for the hospital, which ultimately led to its establishment. Mr. Dukes is encouraged to continue sharing the history of his part of the old Choctaw Nation.

Dates

  • 1957-01 - 1957-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

2 Pages

Overview

85th (1957-1959)

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Related Materials

Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians

General

Native Americans
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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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