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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_146
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma State Highway System, Representatives
- Date:
- 1925-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 69th (1925-1927)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_58
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- National Highways, Four-Way Motorways, with Cross-Section Road Ways
- Date:
- 1928-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 70th (1927-1929)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_157
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma, State Highway System
- Date:
- 1930-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 71st (1929-1931)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_158
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma, State Highways
- Date:
- 1930-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 71st (1929-1931)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_155
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma, State Highway System
- Date:
- 1931-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 72nd (1931-1933)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Regarding the Creation of an Indian Museum and Educational Pictorial Map
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Indian Relic Preservation and Museum Development in 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and Mrs. Walter A. Henricks Regarding Indian Committee Exhibit
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding a Museum Exhibit and Conference Attendance
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Introducing the Educational Pictorial Map of New York's Indian Episodes
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["Coverage map of Oklahoma: This summary divides the state into districts for the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, while also listing the respective Representatives and Senators. 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_146_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma State Highway System, Representatives")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. Title: National Map by the National Highways Association Summary: This map illustrates a proposed plan for national highways and includes a chart comparing one-way, two-way, three-way, and four-way systems. Dimensions: 24 x 31 5/8"]](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_58_thumbnail.jpg "National Highways, Four-Way Motorways, with Cross-Section Road Ways")
![["Create a concise and logical summary: This transportation map, produced by the State of Oklahoma Department of Highways, illustrates the condition and improvements of the state highway system and is separated from materials related to the 71st Congress and Oklahoma Politics, which include 2 maps. Dimensions: 5.3 x 4 inches (based on ID inference)."]](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_157_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma, State Highway System")
![["Create a concise and logical summary: This Road Map/Planning Map by the Oklahoma State Highway Commission highlights county seats in Oklahoma with stars and lists larger cities, featuring handwritten annotations on the back that include an itinerary of dates and cities for campaigning purposes. Dimensions: Not specified in the provided information."]](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_158_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma, State Highways")
![["Transportation map by State of Oklahoma, Department of Highways: This document presents a transportation map created by the Oklahoma Department of Highways, highlighting improvements to the state highway system. It is distinct from related records on Post Office and Post Roads, Public Works/RFC/Highways, and a letter by W.J. Milburn. 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_155_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma, State Highway System")
![["Elmor Thomas informs Mrs. Henricks that he has sent a letter to Dr. Parker in hopes of securing funds for the construction of a museum as planned. He also encloses a copy of the letter. The text also describes a new pictorial map about Indian episodes of New York, designed by Arthur C. Parker and Mrs. Walter A. Henricks, available for purchase for $1.00."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Rochester%20Museum,%20Apr.-May,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding the Creation of an Indian Museum and Educational Pictorial Map")
![["The text discusses the importance and challenges of small history museums, particularly those maintained by historical societies. It emphasizes the need for convergence of activities such as collecting, preserving, exhibiting, illustrating, and educating to create successful museums. The text also highlights the interest of the public in history and the potential for historical societies to capitalize on this interest. It mentions the value of properly arranged displays of historical material and the role of museums in social betterment. The text also includes correspondence between Dr. Arthur Parker and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the preservation of Indian relics and museum displays."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Rochester%20Museum,%20Apr.-May,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Indian Relic Preservation and Museum Development in 1935")
![["Mrs. Henricks received a letter from Elmer Thomas, the Director of the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences, inviting her to visit the Indian Committee in Washington and provide suggestions for the exhibits. She is asked to confirm her visit dates and is assured that her expenses will be covered. Mrs. Henricks expresses interest in the museum work and requests information on Thomas' availability in Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Rochester%20Museum,%20Apr.-May,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and Mrs. Walter A. Henricks Regarding Indian Committee Exhibit")
![["The text is a letter from Mrs. Wallin A. Henricks to Senator Elmar Thomas discussing the possibility of arranging an Indian exhibit in the Senate Committee's room. Mrs. Henricks expresses her interest in museums and offers to bring in prominent museum people for consultation. She also requests financial assistance from the Indian bureau to cover expenses for the trip."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Rochester%20Museum,%20Apr.-May,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding a Museum Exhibit and Conference Attendance")
![["A pictorial map titled Indian Episodes of New York has been released by the Rochester Museum Press, featuring unique and educational content related to the history of New York. The map is praised for its design and color, with accompanying information available in a handbook. The map is available for $1.00 and can be purchased from Mrs. Walter A. Henricks in Penn Yan, N.Y."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Introducing the Educational Pictorial Map of New York's Indian Episodes")
