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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_142
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- "Exhibit A", Grand River Dam Authority, System and Plan of Integration in the Grand River Valley
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- WaterwaysUnited States, Water resources development--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_43
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Indian Territory
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Malone Bill: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1950-01-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_60
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Route Map of F.A.S. 5804
- Date:
- 1950-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Challenges Faced by the Indian Department: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1950-08-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Create a concise and logical summary: This hydrologic map, prepared by consulting engineer W. R. Holway, illustrates connections to public services, various dams, and railways, and is linked to the 1950 Data folder under Campaign/Politics. 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_142_thumbnail.jpg "\"Exhibit A\", Grand River Dam Authority, System and Plan of Integration in the Grand River Valley")
![["Historical Map by the Land Division, Indian Bureau: This 1889 map, compiled by Hon. John H. Oberly, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and later reprinted, is annotated to highlight Cheyenne-Arapahoe lands. It was removed from 81st Congress legislative documents related to Fort Reno Military Reservations and their return to the Cheyenne-Arapahoe. Dimensions: 25 x 33."]](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_43_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Territory")
![["The document is from Erle E. Howe, President of the National American Indian League, expressing support for the Malone Bill (S. 2726) which aims to emancipate American Indians and abolish the Indian Bureau. Senator Elmer Thomas responds, thanking Howe for his views and stating that he will consider them when the bill comes to the Senate for a vote."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Malone Bill: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["Route map by the Department of Highways, State of Oklahoma, depicting highways, construction, and approved and alternate routes through Fairland in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Dimensions: 11 1/2 x 30."]](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_60_thumbnail.jpg "Route Map of F.A.S. 5804")
![["Alpheus Varner wrote to United States Senator Elmer Thomas and Commissioner of Indian Affairs Dillon S. Myer expressing frustration with the inefficiency of the Indian Department in approving leases for Native American lands. Varner suggested abolishing the department and allowing Native Americans to manage their own lands. He highlighted delays in approval processes and the negative impact on land value due to delays. Varner also raised concerns about potential bribery if lessees were allowed to pay for the expenses of the Probate Attorney. Senator Thomas acknowledged Varner's suggestions but expressed doubts about the feasibility of abolishing the Indian Department at the present time."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges Faced by the Indian Department: A Call for Change")