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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0006
- 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 Constituents Regarding Indigenous Land Rights and Compensation Issues
- Date:
- 1937-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Per Capita Payments
- Date:
- 1937-01-08
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Elmer Thomas' Response to Joseph Bruner Regarding the Cherokee Indians Case
- Date:
- 1937-01-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence between Oklahoma City General Hospital and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Appointments
- Date:
- 1937-01-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Legal Protests in the 1930s: Letters Between Honorable Tom Anglin and Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0014
- 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 O. K. Chandler regarding Appointment of Indian Affairs Commissioner
- Date:
- 1937-01-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Honorable Tom Anglin and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Jackson Barnett Estate Case, 1937
- Date:
- 1937-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Indian Commissioner John Collier
- Date:
- 1937-02-06
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from U.S. Senate Committee on The District of Columbia Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1937-02-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Assistance in a Legal Case Involving Cherokee Treaties and Land Disputes
- Date:
- 1937-02-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["The first text is a letter from Elmer Thomas to John Jones regarding a report from the Office of Indian Affairs about a lawsuit. The second text is a letter from Mrs. Bess Welch Davis to Elmer Thomas requesting the distribution of money from the settlement of Indian land to individual tribal members in need. Both letters show correspondence regarding legal matters and financial concerns related to Native American issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and Constituents Regarding Indigenous Land Rights and Compensation Issues")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding a query about per capita payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The letter explained that per capita payments were not permissible and that the funds belonging to the tribes would be used as a revolving fund to benefit a greater number of Indians. Senator Thomas forwarded this information to the individual who made the inquiry, James R. Spain."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0019_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Per Capita Payments")
![["Elmer Thomas responds to a letter from Joseph Bruner regarding the Cherokee Indians of North Carolina, stating that the matter will be taken up by the Committee on Indian Affairs for consideration. Thomas expresses gratitude for bringing the issue to his attention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokees%20of%20North%20Carolina,%20Feb.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Elmer Thomas' Response to Joseph Bruner Regarding the Cherokee Indians Case")
![["The letter is from Baine Dall, a doctor from Oklahoma City General Hospital, expressing gratitude to Senator Elmer Thomas for his assistance in appointments of physicians at Talihina Indian Hospital. Dall requests further information on the appointments and hopes to reciprocate the Senator's kindness in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence between Oklahoma City General Hospital and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Appointments")
![["The letter is discussing a protest filed by Pinson in a case involving Jackson Barnett. It mentions that Sims of Tulsa contacted the office on behalf of a client and will have an opportunity to file a protest as well. The letter requests for information on whether a formal protest has been filed and asks for the case to be set for a hearing if necessary. It also mentions that Judge Hayes and others may be present at the hearing."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Barnett,%20Jackson,%20Jan.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Legal Protests in the 1930s: Letters Between Honorable Tom Anglin and Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["The letter dated February 5, 1937, from Elmer Thomas to O.K. Chandler discusses Thomas' efforts to work with Commissioner Collier despite initial opposition to his appointment. Thomas emphasizes the importance of the Indian Bureau to the state and mentions the need to prioritize the interests of the 140,000 Indians in the state over personal opinions. The letter from O.K. Chandler dated January 28, 1937, expresses concerns about Collier's administration and requests public hearings to allow for opposing views to be heard. Chandler criticizes Collier's program and its potential impact on Christianity and public funds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Collier,%20John,%201935-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and O. K. Chandler regarding Appointment of Indian Affairs Commissioner")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is responding to a letter from Tom Anglin regarding the Barnett matter. He reassures Anglin that the Indian Office is proceeding with the case despite protests from Tulsa claimants. Thomas expresses hope that the case can be resolved quickly and offers his assistance. Anglin, on behalf of the Jackson Barnett Estate, thanks Thomas for his support and asks for his help in addressing protests to contracts between fullblood claimants. Anglin believes that only the Siah Barnett heirs have a right to the estate and urges for a quick resolution to the litigation. Both Thomas and Anglin express gratitude for each other's assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Barnett,%20Jackson,%20Jan.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Honorable Tom Anglin and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Jackson Barnett Estate Case, 1937")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Honorable E. C. Johnson regarding communications from the American Indian Federation, which is opposed to Indian Commissioner John Collier. The Committee on Indian Affairs, of which Senator Thomas is Chairman, has no power to dismiss or interfere with Collier's operations. Similar complaints will be heard at the next Committee meeting and Senator Johnson's advice is requested. Senator Johnson forwarded a letter from the American Indian Federation to Senator Thomas for his reactions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Collier,%20John,%201935-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Indian Commissioner John Collier")
![["The text is a letter from William H. King, Chairman of the Committee on the District of Columbia Bureau of Indian Affairs , to Elmer Thomas, a United States Senator, expressing gratitude for a recent communication regarding Cherokee Indians in King's state. The letter also includes well wishes for Thomas's recovery from a recent illness."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokees%20of%20North%20Carolina,%20Feb.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from U.S. Senate Committee on The District of Columbia Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma")
![["Johnson, an attorney, writes to Senator Elmer Thomas seeking information on treaties between the Cherokee Tribe and the United States for a case involving Mrs. Minnie B. Allen's interest in her late husband's allotted lands. He alleges that the sale of the land to another party was void and seeks legal information to support his case in court. He also mentions the political affiliation of Mrs. Allen and her family as Democrats who have supported Senator Thomas in the past. He asks for assistance but acknowledges the Senator's busy schedule."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Assistance in a Legal Case Involving Cherokee Treaties and Land Disputes")