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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_116
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Highways as They Are Today
- Date:
- 1936-05-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding Indian Land Sales and Bidding Procedures
- Date:
- 1936-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thomas to Wilburn Cartwright Regarding Proposed Amendments for House Indian Affairs Committee
- Date:
- 1936-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Dierks Lumber & Coal Company's Application to Purchase Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Timber
- Date:
- 1936-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding the Class of Service and Terms for Western Union Telegraph Services
- Date:
- 1936-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Riverside Indian School Regarding School Improvements and the Logan Bill
- Date:
- 1936-05-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Riverside Indian School Student, Alberta Botone, Regarding New School Building
- Date:
- 1936-05-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence from Public Service Company of Oklahoma to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Project
- Date:
- 1936-05-25
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Civil service--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas from Oklahoma Tuberculosis and Health Association Regarding Indian Hospitals and Federal Tuberculosis Support
- Date:
- 1936-05-26
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter to Congressman Blanton Regarding Cherokee Tribe Charges
- Date:
- 1936-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["Create a concise and logical summary: This entry describes a transportation map featured in a newspaper published by the Daily Oklahoman. Dimensions: Not specified."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_116_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Highways as They Are Today")
![["The writer expresses disappointment in the response to their previous letters regarding payment of past due taxes on Indian lands purchased at sales supervised by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. They criticize the sliding scale bid procedure as unfair and potentially corrupt, and question the effectiveness of the Superintendent's decisions. They also mention the need for additional clerical help in the Muskogee office. The Assistant Commissioner acknowledges the concerns raised and explains the process for determining the best interests of the Indian land owner in sales."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201936-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding Indian Land Sales and Bidding Procedures")
![["The sender is providing the recipient with a copy of a letter sent to Honorable Will Rogers regarding suggested amendments. They are requesting the recipient's reaction to the suggestions made to Chairman Rogers."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thomas to Wilburn Cartwright Regarding Proposed Amendments for House Indian Affairs Committee")
![["The letter from Elmer Thomas to Dierks Lumber and Coal Company acknowledges receipt of their application to purchase timber from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Thomas states that he will advise them further when he has more information. The reply from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledges the receipt of Thomas's letter and states that the matter is under consideration, with further updates to follow."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Dierks Lumber & Coal Company's Application to Purchase Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Timber")
![["The text provides information about different classes of service offered by the Western Union Telegraph Company, including domestic, cable, telegram, night letter, day letter, deferred, and ship radiogram services. The terms and conditions for each service are outlined, including rates, delivery times, and special terms. Customers are advised to check the class of service desired before sending a message to ensure it is transmitted correctly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Department,%20Apr.-Aug.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Class of Service and Terms for Western Union Telegraph Services")
![["The letter from Senator Elmer Thomas to J. E. Shields expresses gratitude for the support in securing appropriations for the Riverside Indian School. Thomas also mentions considering the Logan bill. In response, Shields writes to thank Thomas for his efforts in improving the school, including the new gymnasium and community cannery. They also express gratitude for the support and request Thomas's support for the Logan bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+Bacone+College,+1936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Riverside Indian School Regarding School Improvements and the Logan Bill")
![["Miss Alberta Botone wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas thanking him for helping to secure a new building for Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Senator Thomas responded, expressing his gratitude for the invitation to visit the school and mentioning that he hopes to do so after Congress adjourns."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+Bacone+College,+1936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Riverside Indian School Student, Alberta Botone, Regarding New School Building")
![["The author is thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his prompt reply to a recent letter regarding an Indian project. They mention a upcoming meeting with interested parties and offer to keep the Senator updated on their progress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence from Public Service Company of Oklahoma to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Project")
![["The text is a letter addressed to Senator Elmer Thomas urging support for the construction and maintenance of Indian hospitals in Tahlequah and Talihina, as well as Federal cooperation with states to address the tuberculosis problem. The letter emphasizes the importance of hospitalization for contagious tuberculosis cases to prevent the spread of the disease and highlights the benefits of early diagnosis. It also mentions the role of Christmas Seals in raising awareness and funds for tuberculosis prevention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas from Oklahoma Tuberculosis and Health Association Regarding Indian Hospitals and Federal Tuberculosis Support")
![["A response to Congressman Blanton regarding charges filed by individuals claiming to represent the Cherokee Indian Tribe of North Carolina. The galley proof of the charges is being studied by the Committee of Indian Affairs, and a decision on whether to proceed with an investigation will be made soon. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has been asked to review the charges and provide a reply, after which final consideration and action will be taken by the Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee%20Indians,%20Mar.-May,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Congressman Blanton Regarding Cherokee Tribe Charges")