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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Catalogue of Indian Relics in the Elmer Thomas Collection at the Western History Collections
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- American Indian Exposition: A Historical Letter from 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Land Ownership and Development Disputes in Delaware County, Oklahoma, 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0001
- 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 Regarding the Delaware Tribe's Claims and Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearings
- Date:
- 1946-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The text lists a collection of various Indian relics, including tools, weapons, musical instruments, and other items. It also includes historical information about some of the items and their significance. The collection ranges from tomahawks and war clubs to musical instruments and religious books. The owner of the collection provides detailed information about each item and its history."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Catalogue of Indian Relics in the Elmer Thomas Collection at the Western History Collections")
![["The text is a letter discussing plans for the American Indian Exposition in Oklahoma, including the need for funds and entertainment, and an invitation for Senator Elmer Thomas to attend. The letter also mentions support from Congressman Jed Johnson and Governor Kerr for federal and state funds for the event."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0002_thumbnail.jpg "American Indian Exposition: A Historical Letter from 1945")
![["The text is a letter from A. F. Houston to a Senator regarding a petition to amend Indian laws in Delaware County, Oklahoma. The petition requests permission for Indians with restricted, unimproved land to sell it in order to improve conditions on their farms and allow others to develop the land. The letter expresses support for the resolution and requests the Senator's assistance in addressing the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Land Ownership and Development Disputes in Delaware County, Oklahoma, 1945")
![["The author received a letter from Washington regarding hearings before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee for the Delaware Tribe. The author, who is no longer Chairman of the committee, referred the letter to the current Chairman, Senator O'Mahoney, who will provide information on the scheduled hearings and whether a hearing will be granted to the Delaware tribe. The author sends good wishes to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Delaware%20Indians,%20Apr.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Delaware Tribe's Claims and Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearings")