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Advancing Cultural Standards: The Proposal for an Indian Medical School at Talihina

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0007

Dates

  • October 24, 1967
  • 90th (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

Mr. Folsom Scott proposed the establishment of a medical school at the Talihina Indian Hospital, but the Public Health Service determined it was not feasible due to complexity and cost. They suggested training opportunities for Indian people in health professions at established professional colleges. Congressman Carl Albert acknowledged Mr. Scott's ideas and also addressed his concerns regarding land acquisition in Haskell County for a bird and fowl habitat.

Extent

8 pages

Creator

Non-Specified

Congress 90th (1967-1969)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Constituent Correspondence

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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