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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Drilling Record and Geological Profile: Consolidated Oil Co. McVicker Farm Site, Oklahoma, 1925
- Date:
- 1925-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 69th (1925-1927)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Accelerated Investment of Restricted Indian Trust Funds in Real Estate Mortgages
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_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 Dr. M.E. Tatman Regarding Medical Training for Native American Women and Political Campaigns in 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Drilling Logs and Analyses of Comanche County Oil Wells in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of a Restricted Indian Trust and Investment in Oklahoma Real Estate Loans: A Report to Senator Thomas
- Date:
- 1936-01-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Claims and Conservation Efforts in the 1930s
- Date:
- 1937-11-06
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Reconsideration of Indian Land Leasing Policy: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1946-04-06
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The text provides information about the drilling of a dry hole by Consolidated Oil Co. of Texas in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The drilling commenced on 11-23-25 and was completed on 18-30-25. The total depth of the well was 2112. The text includes details about the formation and casing record, as well as the different layers of rock encountered during drilling."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Drilling Record and Geological Profile: Consolidated Oil Co. McVicker Farm Site, Oklahoma, 1925")
![["The letter requests the Department of the Interior to provide a written stipulation for the selection of appraisers for investing restricted Indian trust funds in real estate mortgages. It emphasizes the importance of timely decision-making to secure attractive real estate loans before they are purchased by other investors. The Trust Officer urges prompt action to determine if the loans meet the requirements of the trust accounts."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Accelerated Investment of Restricted Indian Trust Funds in Real Estate Mortgages")
![["Dr. Tatman writes to Senator Thomas expressing his appreciation for the attention to his hobby of wanting to train Indian women as doctors. He discusses potential ways to work together and mentions his support for Senator Gore in the upcoming campaign. Tatman also suggests a minor intervention to help farmers with their financial struggles. Senator Thomas responds, acknowledging Tatman's ideas and expressing his willingness to work together."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Dr. M.E. Tatman Regarding Medical Training for Native American Women and Political Campaigns in 1935")
![["The text provides information about three different oil wells in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The first well, drilled by Homokla Oil Company, reached a total depth of 1340 feet and produced artesian water. The second well, drilled by Porter Oil Co., reached a total depth of 2170 feet and produced flowing sulfur water. The third well, drilled by Humble Oil & Refining Co., reached a total depth of 2572 feet and produced water. The text includes details about the formations encountered during drilling, casing records, and production information for each well."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Drilling Logs and Analyses of Comanche County Oil Wells in Oklahoma")
![["The letter discusses a conference with Peter Micco of the Seminole Tribe of Indians regarding the establishment of a restricted Indian trust. It also mentions the potential investment of trust funds in Oklahoma real estate loans and the selection of appraisers for this purpose. Additionally, it discusses the consideration of a first mortgage real estate loan in Sedalia, Missouri, and the evaluation of Oklahoma farm loans."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of a Restricted Indian Trust and Investment in Oklahoma Real Estate Loans: A Report to Senator Thomas")
![["The text is a letter from Merrill A. Nelson to Senator Elmer Thomas discussing Cherokee claims to land in the United States. Nelson provides a detailed explanation of the extent of Cherokee claims, including areas in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas. He includes a chart showing the potential land area claimed by the Cherokees, totaling 15,620,000 acres. Nelson also mentions his interest in conservation and his previous applications for positions related to wildlife management."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%20Feb.-Nov.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Claims and Conservation Efforts in the 1930s")
![["The letter is from a group of Indian land lessees to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about a new ruling removing preference rights of old lessees on Indian leases. The lessees argue that stable families who invest in improving the land are the best renters, as opposed to those who do not make long-term investments. They urge the Senator to consider the long-term benefits of maintaining stable renters on Indian land."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cheyenne-Arapaho,%20Apr.-May,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Reconsideration of Indian Land Leasing Policy: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas")