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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_12_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 Construction of an Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_12_0003
- 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 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-05-02
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Seminole Tribe's Per Capita Payment Inquiry, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-05-02
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding Radium Water Supply for Indian Hospital in Claremore
- Date:
- 1936-05-08
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_116
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Highways as They Are Today
- Date:
- 1936-05-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding Indian Land Sales and Bidding Procedures
- Date:
- 1936-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_8_248
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Moore County, Texas
- Date:
- 1936-05-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thomas to Wilburn Cartwright Regarding Proposed Amendments for House Indian Affairs Committee
- Date:
- 1936-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Dierks Lumber & Coal Company's Application to Purchase Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Timber
- Date:
- 1936-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding the Class of Service and Terms for Western Union Telegraph Services
- Date:
- 1936-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text consists of correspondence between various individuals regarding the construction of an Indian hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The Office of Indian Affairs has approved preliminary plans for the project and anticipates soliciting bids for construction soon. Senator Elmer Thomas and D.O. Scott are actively involved in expediting the process and ensuring that the funds allocated for the hospital are not wasted. Senator Thomas is requested to inquire about the status of the title approval from the Department of Justice."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_12_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction of an Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1936")
![["The text consists of a series of letters regarding the proposed Indian hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Elmer Thomas is corresponding with the Mayor of Tahlequah, J.P. Thompson, and Commissioner of Indian Affairs, John Collier, regarding the status of the construction of the hospital. Thompson is urging Thomas to expedite the matter and provide updates. Thomas assures both Thompson and Collier that he is looking into the issue and will provide further information when available."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, 1936")
![["Elmer Thomas received a letter from Chili Fish inquiring about a per capita payment for the members of the Seminole Tribe. Thomas is following up on the matter with the Indian Office and has also written to Commissioner John Collier for advice on the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20May-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Seminole Tribe's Per Capita Payment Inquiry, 1936")
![["The letter from Elmer Thomas to John A. Chambers discusses the possibility of supplying radium water to the Indian Hospital in Claremore. The Department of the Interior states that although funds were allocated for this in the past, it is not currently planned due to budget constraints and doubts about the effectiveness of radium water treatment. Patients can seek such treatment at other facilities in Claremore if desired."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding Radium Water Supply for Indian Hospital in Claremore")
![["Create a concise and logical summary: This entry describes a transportation map featured in a newspaper published by the Daily Oklahoman. 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_116_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Highways as They Are Today")
![["The writer expresses disappointment in the response to their previous letters regarding payment of past due taxes on Indian lands purchased at sales supervised by the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. They criticize the sliding scale bid procedure as unfair and potentially corrupt, and question the effectiveness of the Superintendent's decisions. They also mention the need for additional clerical help in the Muskogee office. The Assistant Commissioner acknowledges the concerns raised and explains the process for determining the best interests of the Indian land owner in sales."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201936-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding Indian Land Sales and Bidding Procedures")
![["The document represents a map item is a plat of Moore County, Texas and features various properties whose owners have been corrected in red pencil, many are the Phillips Petroleum Company. Plat (map; positive blueprint); 36 1/8 x 33 11/16 inches."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_8_248_thumbnail.jpg "Moore County, Texas")
![["The sender is providing the recipient with a copy of a letter sent to Honorable Will Rogers regarding suggested amendments. They are requesting the recipient's reaction to the suggestions made to Chairman Rogers."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thomas to Wilburn Cartwright Regarding Proposed Amendments for House Indian Affairs Committee")
![["The letter from Elmer Thomas to Dierks Lumber and Coal Company acknowledges receipt of their application to purchase timber from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Thomas states that he will advise them further when he has more information. The reply from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledges the receipt of Thomas's letter and states that the matter is under consideration, with further updates to follow."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Dierks Lumber & Coal Company's Application to Purchase Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Timber")
![["The text provides information about different classes of service offered by the Western Union Telegraph Company, including domestic, cable, telegram, night letter, day letter, deferred, and ship radiogram services. The terms and conditions for each service are outlined, including rates, delivery times, and special terms. Customers are advised to check the class of service desired before sending a message to ensure it is transmitted correctly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Department,%20Apr.-Aug.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Class of Service and Terms for Western Union Telegraph Services")