May 8 1929 Memorandum from Commissioner of Indian Affairs to William A. White
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May 8 1929 Memorandum from Commissioner of Indian Affairs to William A. White
Subject
memorandum
correspondence
correspondence
Description
May 8, 1929 memorandum from Commissioner of Indian Affairs Charles Burke to Dr. William White requesting a meeting following the 1929 report of survey.
Creator
Charles Burke
Source
State Archives of the South Dakota State Historical Society
Publisher
Copy from the National Archives
Date
May 8, 1929; 5-8-29
Rights
government records, public domain
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REFER IN REPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:
Medical
ADDRESS ONLY THE
COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON
May 8 1929
Dr. William A. White,
Superintendent, St. Elizabeths Hospital,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Dr. White:
The Office is in receipt of the report of the survey of the asylum for the use of insane Indians at Canton, South Dakota, and made by Dr. Samuel A. Silk, member of the medical staff of Saint Elizabeths.
This report, together with reports received from the District Medical Director, indicate the situation with reference to the Canton Asylum which is in very great need of correction both in the physical aspects of the institution, its personnel and management.
In connection with these reports the Indian Office would appreciate the services of the Saint Elizabeths’ staff in determining the best solution of the situation at Canton Asylum. The Indian Office would be glad to have Dr. Guthrie of the Medical Division consult with Dr. Silk and yourself regarding this matter, and if this meets with your approval, arrangements will be made for such meeting by telephone between the Medical Division of the Indian Office and your office.
Sincerely yours,
Charles H. Burke
Commissioner.
Approved:
John H. [illegible]
Medical
ADDRESS ONLY THE
COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON
May 8 1929
Dr. William A. White,
Superintendent, St. Elizabeths Hospital,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Dr. White:
The Office is in receipt of the report of the survey of the asylum for the use of insane Indians at Canton, South Dakota, and made by Dr. Samuel A. Silk, member of the medical staff of Saint Elizabeths.
This report, together with reports received from the District Medical Director, indicate the situation with reference to the Canton Asylum which is in very great need of correction both in the physical aspects of the institution, its personnel and management.
In connection with these reports the Indian Office would appreciate the services of the Saint Elizabeths’ staff in determining the best solution of the situation at Canton Asylum. The Indian Office would be glad to have Dr. Guthrie of the Medical Division consult with Dr. Silk and yourself regarding this matter, and if this meets with your approval, arrangements will be made for such meeting by telephone between the Medical Division of the Indian Office and your office.
Sincerely yours,
Charles H. Burke
Commissioner.
Approved:
John H. [illegible]
Citation
Charles Burke, “May 8 1929 Memorandum from Commissioner of Indian Affairs to William A. White,” Honoring the Dead: A Digital Archive of the Insane Indian Asylum, accessed April 19, 2024, https://honoringthedead.omeka.net/items/show/25.