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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for the Establishment of an Indian Claims Commission: A Letter from Chief Roly Canard of the Creek Nation
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937), 75th (1937-1939), 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Drilling Logs and Analyses of Comanche County Oil Wells in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- List of U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations and Kiowa Reservation Tribal Council Members, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Jasper Saunkeah's Regarding the Appointment of J.R. Turnbill as District Game Ranger, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Saunkeah, Jasper Betaugei Sr. (1888-1959)
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Land Leasing Concerns in Indian Territories, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-11-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The Principal Chief of the Creek Nation of Indians in Oklahoma expresses appreciation for efforts to create an Indian Claims Commission to settle claims against the United States. He believes that the current court system is insufficient to address these claims due to technicalities and moral considerations. The Chief recommends the establishment of an Indian Claims Commission to settle claims based on moral considerations, rather than just legal and equitable grounds. He outlines the need for a fair and flexible process to address these claims and highlights specific claims that remain unresolved."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Establishment of an Indian Claims Commission: A Letter from Chief Roly Canard of the Creek Nation")
![["The text provides information about three different oil wells in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The first well, drilled by Homokla Oil Company, reached a total depth of 1340 feet and produced artesian water. The second well, drilled by Porter Oil Co., reached a total depth of 2170 feet and produced flowing sulfur water. The third well, drilled by Humble Oil & Refining Co., reached a total depth of 2572 feet and produced water. The text includes details about the formations encountered during drilling, casing records, and production information for each well."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Drilling Logs and Analyses of Comanche County Oil Wells in Oklahoma")
![["The text lists the members of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations and provides a copy of a letter regarding the annual election for members of the Tribal Council on the Kiowa Reservation. The letter includes the names of the elected members from various tribes and mentions that the Council now has ten members. The letter was copied by M.E.P. on December 9, 1935."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0009_thumbnail.jpg "List of U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations and Kiowa Reservation Tribal Council Members, 1935")
![["Jasper Saunkeah's is requesting a letter of recommendation from Senator Elmer Thomas for J.R. Turnbill of Anadarko, Oklahoma, for the position of District Game Ranger. Saunkeah's highlights Turnbill's qualifications and support for Senator Thomas and Governor Marland. Senator Thomas responds, expressing his opinion on endorsements and forwarding a letter regarding the Indian Bill for the relief of Oklahoma Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Jasper Saunkeah's Regarding the Appointment of J.R. Turnbill as District Game Ranger, 1935")
![["The text consists of a series of letters regarding a petition concerning the leasing of restricted Indian lands to outsiders and the rental prices of Indian lands in Cotton County. The letters involve communication between various individuals, including Honorable Elmer Thomas, Lonnie B. Keeter, and Honorable John Collier. The letters discuss the petition, requests for further reports, and expressions of gratitude for assistance in addressing issues related to land rentals and resettlement projects."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Land Leasing Concerns in Indian Territories, 1935")