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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Lands in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and Daniel Mitchell: A Discussion on Indigenous Tribe Petitions, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-10-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Meeting Updates Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation Coal-Asphalt Lands in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_105
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Hydro-Study of Transmission Facilities in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_107
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Present Methods for Serving REA (Rural Electrification Administration) Cooperatives in the Southwest
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_67A
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Distribution of Oklahoma Indian Population by Counties from the 1940 Census
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North AmericaOklahomaPopulation distributionMaps
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_67B
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Distribution of Oklahoma Indian Population by Counties from the 1940 Census, Adjusted
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North AmericaOklahomaPopulation distributionMaps
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_67C
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Distribution of Indian Land by Counties
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Letter Regarding the Construction of a General Hospital at Shawnee Indian Agency
- Date:
- 1947-01-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for Water Supply Extension in Shawnee, Oklahoma (1947)
- Date:
- 1947-02-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["G. V. Merryman wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting information about a payment to be made to the Choctaw Indians. The letter from William Zimmerman, Jr. of the Office of Indian Affairs stated that no immediate payment is planned, as representatives of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations have not reached an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior regarding the sale of coal lands. Merryman expressed concern for elderly Indians in need of the money before they pass away."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Lands in 1946")
![["The text is a letter from Daniel Mitchell to Honorable Elmer Thomas regarding a petition signed by members of the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Tribes. The letter expresses concern over violations of treaties and requests redress of grievances to the Senate and Congress. Honorable Elmer Thomas acknowledges the receipt of the petition and assures continued interest in serving Indian citizens."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and Daniel Mitchell: A Discussion on Indigenous Tribe Petitions, 1946")
![["Mrs. Agnes Billey inquired about the sale of coal-asphalt lands of the Choctaw-Chickasaw nation, but was informed that no sale had yet been submitted for approval. The Pontotoc county Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation reelected officers and planned to address important matters such as Indian claims and tribal funds at their upcoming meeting. The organization is working towards obtaining per capita distribution of funds held by the interior department and further progress on the coal-asphalt lands sale deed."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Meeting Updates Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation Coal-Asphalt Lands in 1946")
![["Create a concise and logical summary: This is a topographical map of Shreveport, Louisiana, produced by Southwestern Gas and Electric Company, featuring sections A through H with a separate legend. 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_105_thumbnail.jpg "Hydro-Study of Transmission Facilities in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas")
![["Coverage map: This map illustrates steam-electric and hydro-electric power lines, including a hand-drawn line from Thayer to Walters. Dimensions: Not specified in the provided data."]](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_107_thumbnail.jpg "Present Methods for Serving REA (Rural Electrification Administration) Cooperatives in the Southwest")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. This is a population map produced by the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, and it is one in a series of three maps. Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 26 1/4."]](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_67a_thumbnail.jpg "Distribution of Oklahoma Indian Population by Counties from the 1940 Census")
![["This is the second map in a series of three produced by the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, focusing on population and including an attachment that explains population and services. Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 26 1/4"]](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_67b_thumbnail.jpg "Distribution of Oklahoma Indian Population by Counties from the 1940 Census, Adjusted")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title Land map by the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs and the text in the summary: This map is the third in a series of three. Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 26 1/4."]](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_67c_thumbnail.jpg "Distribution of Indian Land by Counties")
![["The letter is a response to a recommendation for the construction of a General Hospital at the Shawnee Indian Agency. The author explains that it is currently difficult to secure funds for new construction due to the Government building hospitals for soldiers. However, they express support for the project and promise to pursue it when possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1947 Letter Regarding the Construction of a General Hospital at Shawnee Indian Agency")
![["Mrs. Ross McClure wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting information on the status of a request for $27,000 in funding to extend the city water supply to the Shawnee Sanatorium and Agency. Senator Thomas replied that the request had been approved by the Bureau of Budget and would be submitted for Congressional action in the Interior Department's Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year of 1948. He assured Mrs. McClure that he would actively support the item and keep her informed of any developments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for Water Supply Extension in Shawnee, Oklahoma (1947)")