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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Indian Hospital Construction in Shawnee, Oklahoma, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-12-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_9_0000_4_109
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- "Overview of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Authorized Projects (1936 - 1952)"
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_40
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Wilburn Cartwright Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma State Highway System
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- TransportationUnited StatesMaps
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_26
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Wilburn Cartwright Collection
- Title:
- State Of Oklahoma Highways
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- TransportationUnited StatesMaps
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Declination of Request for Support in Political Campaigns
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter Regarding Annual Payments to Five Tribes Indians
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indian Agreement and Allegations of Deceptive Practices
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Reviving Native Artistry: The Establishment of the Indian Arts and Crafts Center in Anadarko
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_136
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- General Highway and Transportation Map, Jackson County, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_164
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Works Program Wage Regions
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["Dr. J. E. Walker writes to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding A. C. Davis's interest in the construction of a hospital for Indians in Shawnee. Senator Thomas responds, stating that contracts for such projects are awarded through governmental procedures and that Davis should contact the Indian Office for more information. The Democratic Central Committee also writes to Senator Thomas in support of Davis, highlighting his qualifications and loyalty to the Democratic party. They request that Senator Thomas consider Davis for the hospital project and other potential work in the state."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Indian Hospital Construction in Shawnee, Oklahoma, 1935")
![["The document outlines the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' authorized projects, including reservoirs, dams, and military installations across several states. The projects, some completed and others under construction, were authorized by various Acts of Congress between 1936 and 1950. The document also includes detailed geographical coordinates and a legend to interpret the map symbols. Key projects include the Optima Reservoir in Oklahoma, the Great Salt Plains Reservoir in Oklahoma, and the Wichita Valley Centre in Kansas. Military installations such as the Altus Air Force Base and the Clinton Air Force Base are also featured."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_001_9_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_001_9_0000_4_109_thumbnail.jpg "\"Overview of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Authorized Projects (1936 - 1952)\"")
![["The Oklahoma State Highway System map from 1936 illustrates traffic density on state and Federal Aid highways in Oklahoma, based on data from March to October. Dimensions: 17 x 20."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Wilburn%20Cartwright%20Collection,%201898-1951%2FMaps,%201915-1949-CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_40_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma State Highway System")
![["This 1936 map of the State of Oklahoma Highways illustrates the condition of improvements in the state highway system. Dimensions: 16 x 27 3/4."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Wilburn%20Cartwright%20Collection,%201898-1951%2FMaps,%201915-1949-CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_26_thumbnail.jpg "State Of Oklahoma Highways")
![["The author declines a request from Miss Thomas to support a candidate for Congress, stating that he has declined similar requests from other friends who are running for office. He explains that he must adhere to this rule in order to be fair to all candidates."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_0000-T%20Correspondence,%201929-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00001_thumbnail.jpg "Declination of Request for Support in Political Campaigns")
![["Mrs. Pearl Sellers inquired about funds due to the Five Tribes Indians in a letter to Senator Thomas. Per capita payments are authorized for the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes under the Act of February 14, 1920. The Act of June 19, 1934 provides for the payment of the Greek judgement fund to members of the Creek Tribe. The funds of the Seminoles can only be expended upon appropriations made by Congress. Assistant Commissioner F.H. Daiker responded to Mrs. Sellers' inquiry."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter Regarding Annual Payments to Five Tribes Indians")
![["The letter acknowledges a query from Joe Simon regarding the Act of April 30, 1908, which authorized the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to negotiate agreements for commuting perpetual annuities. An agreement was reached with the Potawatomi's of Kansas and Wisconsin, resulting in per capita payments to eligible individuals. Simon and others have raised concerns about the validity of the agreement, alleging deceptive methods were used."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0020_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indian Agreement and Allegations of Deceptive Practices")
![["The text discusses the potential establishment of an Indian Arts and Crafts Center in Anadarko, Oklahoma, to support and encourage Indian artists and preserve their craft. Prof. Oscar B. Jacobson emphasized the need for a market for Indian artwork and suggested local support and funding to promote and preserve Indian art. The text also mentions the idea of establishing an Indian shop to showcase and sell Indian artwork."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Reviving Native Artistry: The Establishment of the Indian Arts and Crafts Center in Anadarko")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title Transportation map by the Oklahoma State Highway Department and the text in the summary. This map, produced by the Oklahoma State Highway Department, highlights the locations of Lobos and Gypsum Creek in red. 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_136_thumbnail.jpg "General Highway and Transportation Map, Jackson County, Oklahoma")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title Coverage map by Works Progress Administration 2185 and the text: This document features two maps of the United States, dated May 27, 1935, and July 1, 1936, illustrating regional differences in monthly earnings for the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It was separated from outsized materials in Resource Materials: Governmental Affairs (1936). Dimensions: Not specified in the provided text."]](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_164_thumbnail.jpg "Works Program Wage Regions")