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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Fund Support for the Southwestern Indian Fair, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_17_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Omaha Tribal Council Regarding Representation and Funding Concerns
- Date:
- 1935-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Supply of Radium Water to the Indian Hospital at Claremore, 1935-1936
- Date:
- 1935-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_99A
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Canton-Salt Creek Diversion Project
- Date:
- 1935-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_99B
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Profile Showing Approximate Elevation Relation as Affecting the Canton-Salt Creek Diversion Flood Control Project, Hitchcock, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1935-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- MapsOklahoma, Flood Control--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_26_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 Representation of Absentee Shawnee Tribe at Congressional Hearings
- Date:
- 1935-04-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Henricks' Potential Participation in Washington Convention and Expenses
- Date:
- 1935-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0003
- 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 William L. Seawell Regarding the Oklahoma Indian Bill
- Date:
- 1935-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Navajo Country: A Letter from Flora Warren Seymour to Senator Thomas, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0003
- 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 Proposed Relocation of Indian Agency Disbursement Offices
- Date:
- 1935-05-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text is a series of letters discussing the Southwestern Indian Fair and requesting funds for premiums and prize ribbons for the event. The Indian Fair Association is seeking financial support from the Indian Department to ensure the success of the fair, which aims to promote Indian agriculture, stock, home economics exhibits, and other activities. The letters also emphasize the importance of allowing Indians from different jurisdictions to compete for prizes and exhibits."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fairs%20and%20Expositions,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Fund Support for the Southwestern Indian Fair, 1935")
![["The text is a communication between Elmer Thomas and Marion J. Walker regarding the Omaha Tribal Council's concerns about Commissioner Collier not allowing their delegates to go to Washington. The council requests permission to send delegates and draw upon tribal funds, and urges immediate action on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_17_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Omaha Tribal Council Regarding Representation and Funding Concerns")
![["John Q. Chambers writes to Honorable John Collier requesting assistance in providing radium water for the U.S. Indian Service Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma, as mandated by a 1928 Act of Congress. Chambers emphasizes the benefits of radium water and urges Collier to ensure its installation or make provisions for it in the new WPA-funded hospital annex. He also asks for the City of Claremore to fulfill their agreement to provide the radium water for free. Elmer Thomas expresses his willingness to assist in the matter and follows up with Collier to inquire about any developments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Supply of Radium Water to the Indian Hospital at Claremore, 1935-1936")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title Topographical Map Prepared by C. V. Walters and the text in the summary. This map, one of two, illustrates flood control, irrigation, saturation water supply, and unemployment relief efforts. Map 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_99a_thumbnail.jpg "Canton-Salt Creek Diversion Project")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary: This is the second topographical map prepared by C.V. Walters. Dimensions of the map: 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_99b_thumbnail.jpg "Profile Showing Approximate Elevation Relation as Affecting the Canton-Salt Creek Diversion Flood Control Project, Hitchcock, Oklahoma")
![["Chief Little Jim of Norman, Oklahoma, wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern that his band was not given the opportunity to be represented at Congressional hearings regarding the Thomas-Rogers Bill. Senator Thomas forwarded the letter to John Collier, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, who responded stating that a delegate had already been selected for the Absentee Shawnee Indian Tribe to represent them at the hearings. The Indian Office provided documentation showing that the selection process had been followed and that no further appeals would be considered. Senator Thomas informed Chief Little Jim of this decision and stated that another delegate would not be authorized to attend the hearings."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_26_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Shawnee%20Indians,%20Absentee,%20Apr.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_26_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding Representation of Absentee Shawnee Tribe at Congressional Hearings")
![["The letter is a response from Senator Elmer Thomas to Dr. A. C. Parker regarding the payment of expenses for Mrs. W.A. Henricks to come to Washington in connection with a convention. Senator Thomas mentions that there are no funds available for her expenses unless the Indian Office is willing to cover them. He also discusses the success of the Indian Arts Project in New York and suggests expanding it throughout the United States."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Henricks' Potential Participation in Washington Convention and Expenses")
![["The text is a letter from William L. Seawell to Senator Elmer Thomas discussing the Oklahoma Indian bill and the disapproval of Section 8. Seawell expresses concern about the political impact of the bill in Eastern Oklahoma and suggests amendments to strengthen certain provisions. He also mentions that both houses of the State Legislature passed a resolution objecting to the bill. Seawell offers his assistance and support to Senator Thomas in navigating the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislative%20Suggestions,%20Jan.-Aug.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and William L. Seawell Regarding the Oklahoma Indian Bill")
![["Flora Warren Seymour writes to Senator Thomas about her recent visit to the Navajo country, discussing the upcoming election and issues with the central agency plan. She expresses concern about the Navajo people rejecting the Wheeler-Howard Bill due to voter turnout requirements. The central agency plan has caused controversy, with many protesting the removal of the six superintendencies. The new capital being built at Window Rock is described as having a pueblo-like appearance, with concerns about the architecture not being Navajo. Dr. Peters is considered as a replacement for Zeh, but there are reservations about his qualifications. Overall, Seymour highlights the confusion and challenges faced by the Navajo people in light of the developments in their region."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Navajo Country: A Letter from Flora Warren Seymour to Senator Thomas, 1935")
![["The letter is from Leahy to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the potential removal of the tribal disbursement office from Muskogee to Kansas City. Leahy highlights the negative impact this move would have on the community and urges Senator Thomas to take action to prevent it, citing the potential hardship it would cause for restricted Indians who rely on the services provided in Muskogee. Senator Thomas responds, assuring Leahy that he will do what he can to help prevent the removal of the disbursement office."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Disbursing%20Office,%20Apr.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Relocation of Indian Agency Disbursement Offices")