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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0036
- 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 Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0004
- 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 Coal and Asphalt Lands of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-02-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale
- Date:
- 1946-02-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Settlements in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-02-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes and Disposal of Mineral Deposits
- Date:
- 1946-02-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of a New Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1946-03-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Governor Floyd E. Maytubby and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Chickasaw Nation Matters, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-02
- Creator:
- Maytubby, Floyd, 1893-1963
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Destruction of Certain Records at the Five Tribes Agency
- Date:
- 1946-03-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Observations on the Educational Conditions in the Navajo Reservation, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-05
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Petition from Lukachukai District Officers Highlighting Navajo Community Needs
- Date:
- 1946-03-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Crawford is inquiring about the sale of coal and asphalt deposits, and Senator Elmer Thomas informs him that the matter is in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes. He advises Crawford to contact the Superintendent for more information. Additionally, Thomas is asking the attorney for the Indian Affairs Committee to provide Crawford with details on the status of the measure."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1946")
![["Ben Brinkley is inquiring about the sale of coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. Senator Elmer Thomas suggests that he contact Landman at the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee for further information. Ben Brinkley expresses his interest in the matter due to his family's Native American heritage and requests specific details regarding the progress of the sales."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Coal and Asphalt Lands of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1946")
![["Munkers wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas on February 12, 1946, asking for information on the settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian affairs. Senator Thomas responded on February 16, 1946, informing Munkers that the matter is in the hands of Superintendent A. M. Landman and suggesting that Munkers contact him for updates on the progress towards settlement. Senator Thomas reassured Munkers that he is working on the issue and thanked him for his support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale")
![["The letter is a response to Leo E. Merryman's inquiry about the Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt matter. The settlement for these lands is currently with the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes, A. M. Landman. It is suggested that Merryman contact Landman for information on the disposition of the lands and the approximate time frame. The second part of the letter is Merryman expressing his concerns and asking for information regarding the coal and asphalt lands, a possible payment in July, and access to the Indian Hospital in Phoenix for himself and his family. He mentions his Choctaw heritage and asks for a response soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Settlements in 1946")
![["P.W. Cole is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas about the disposal of coal and asphalt deposits belonging to the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes. Senator Thomas advises Cole to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee regarding the matter. Cole expresses the tribes' interest in the disposal of the land and hopes for a favorable outcome."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes and Disposal of Mineral Deposits")
![["Mrs. G.A. Lovett is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas to recommend J. H. Belvin for appointment as Principal Chief of the Choctaw tribe. Belvin is described as a hardworking and educated Choctaw who was selected by the Choctaw people at a tribal meeting. Senator Thomas responds, stating that the appointment does not need Senate confirmation and recommends writing directly to the Secretary of the Interior for further action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0013_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of a New Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe")
![["Floyd E. Maytubby, Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, is updating Senator Elmer Thomas on progress made regarding a contract concerning segregated lands over coal deposits. Maytubby mentions a meeting with a representative of the Secretary of the Interior and plans to discuss the matter further in Washington. He expresses hope of meeting with Senator Thomas soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Governor Floyd E. Maytubby and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Chickasaw Nation Matters, 1946")
![["The letter is a response to a request for information regarding the destruction of records at the Chicago offices. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs states that the papers destroyed were reports, letters, and miscellaneous matter related to Indian lands, hospital reports, and petitions for schools. The destruction was authorized by Congress under HR-1680, and the Superintendent followed the proper procedure for reducing federal files to meet space limitations. The Commissioner believes that there was nothing of particular importance in the records destroyed, but some papers may have value to the Historical Society."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Destruction of Certain Records at the Five Tribes Agency")
![["The letter discusses the poor educational conditions of the Navajo Reservation and requests assistance from Senator Elmer Thomas. Senator Thomas expresses willingness to help and mentions the difference in education between Oklahoma Indians and Navajos. A report on the Navajo Reservation schools is enclosed, and there is a commitment to continue helping the Navajo people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Observations on the Educational Conditions in the Navajo Reservation, 1946")
![["The officers of Lukashenka District are petitioning for better educational facilities and healthcare for their community. They stress the need for a larger school or additional day schools to accommodate all the children in the area, as well as the need for a hospital to provide medical care closer to home. They also highlight the challenges of transporting food and fuel to the isolated community and request for an all-weather road to be built. They express confidence that their requests are reasonable and urge for prompt action to address these urgent needs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Petition from Lukachukai District Officers Highlighting Navajo Community Needs")