1. 1930s Joint Resolution on Appropriating Funds for Relief Purposes and Employment Increase Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0001 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: 1930s Joint Resolution on Appropriating Funds for Relief Purposes and Employment Increase Date: 1930-01-01 Creator: unknown Topic: Banks and banking--United States Congress: 71st (1929-1931)
2. Legal Correspondence on the Clarence Hardridge Property Case Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0016 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: Legal Correspondence on the Clarence Hardridge Property Case Date: 1935-01-18 Creator: unknown Topic: Banks and banking--United States Congress: 74th (1935-1937)
3. Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937 Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0023 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937 Date: 1937-05-01 Creator: unknown Names: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Topic: Banks and banking--United States Congress: 75th (1937-1939)
![["This resolution appropriates $4 billion for relief, work relief, and employment projects in the United States. The funds are to be used at the discretion of the President until June 30, 1937, and come from various sources including the Treasury and unexpended balances from other appropriations. The money is designated for specific projects such as highways, rural rehabilitation, housing, and rural electrification."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1930s Joint Resolution on Appropriating Funds for Relief Purposes and Employment Increase")
![["The text is a series of letters and legal documents regarding a foreclosure suit against Clarence Hardridge in Oklahoma. The letters appeal to various officials for assistance in preventing the foreclosure, citing financial difficulties and the potential value of the property for oil. The documents outline the debts and liens against the property, including a first mortgage held by Ray Phelps. Recommendations are made to accept a compromise offer from Phelps to settle the first mortgage, while the second and third mortgages remain unresolved. Ultimately, it is suggested that accepting the compromise would be in Clarence Hardridge's best interest."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Legal Correspondence on the Clarence Hardridge Property Case")
![["Connell writes to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the pending sale of Indian lands in the Choctaw Nation. He expresses concerns about the lands being sold as one unit and requests that separate units be allowed for sale to benefit small sawmill men, timber dealers, and Indian citizens. He asks for the Senate Indian Affairs Committee to consider allowing bids on the lands in separate units. Senator Thomas responds, assuring Connell that he will look into the matter and work towards a satisfactory adjustment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")