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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0002
- 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 Riverside Indian School Regarding School Improvements and the Logan Bill
- Date:
- 1936-05-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0001
- 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 Riverside Indian School Student, Alberta Botone, Regarding New School Building
- Date:
- 1936-05-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence from Public Service Company of Oklahoma to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Project
- Date:
- 1936-05-25
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Civil service--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas from Oklahoma Tuberculosis and Health Association Regarding Indian Hospitals and Federal Tuberculosis Support
- Date:
- 1936-05-26
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter to Congressman Blanton Regarding Cherokee Tribe Charges
- Date:
- 1936-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_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 Indian Hospitals and Legislation S. 4516
- Date:
- 1936-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_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 Construction and Progress of Kiowa Indian Hospital in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-06-11
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_33_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Communication Services and Telegram Correspondence in 1936: A Case Study
- Date:
- 1936-06-22
- Creator:
- Dwight Ben H. (1890-1953)
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Acknowledgement to Miss Mabel Dodge Luhan from Senator Elmer Thomas's Office
- Date:
- 1936-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Resolution Request for Land Title Adjustment by the Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1936-06-26
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The letter from Senator Elmer Thomas to J. E. Shields expresses gratitude for the support in securing appropriations for the Riverside Indian School. Thomas also mentions considering the Logan bill. In response, Shields writes to thank Thomas for his efforts in improving the school, including the new gymnasium and community cannery. They also express gratitude for the support and request Thomas's support for the Logan bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+Bacone+College,+1936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Riverside Indian School Regarding School Improvements and the Logan Bill")
![["Miss Alberta Botone wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas thanking him for helping to secure a new building for Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Senator Thomas responded, expressing his gratitude for the invitation to visit the school and mentioning that he hopes to do so after Congress adjourns."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+Bacone+College,+1936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Riverside Indian School Student, Alberta Botone, Regarding New School Building")
![["The author is thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his prompt reply to a recent letter regarding an Indian project. They mention a upcoming meeting with interested parties and offer to keep the Senator updated on their progress."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence from Public Service Company of Oklahoma to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Project")
![["The text is a letter addressed to Senator Elmer Thomas urging support for the construction and maintenance of Indian hospitals in Tahlequah and Talihina, as well as Federal cooperation with states to address the tuberculosis problem. The letter emphasizes the importance of hospitalization for contagious tuberculosis cases to prevent the spread of the disease and highlights the benefits of early diagnosis. It also mentions the role of Christmas Seals in raising awareness and funds for tuberculosis prevention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas from Oklahoma Tuberculosis and Health Association Regarding Indian Hospitals and Federal Tuberculosis Support")
![["A response to Congressman Blanton regarding charges filed by individuals claiming to represent the Cherokee Indian Tribe of North Carolina. The galley proof of the charges is being studied by the Committee of Indian Affairs, and a decision on whether to proceed with an investigation will be made soon. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has been asked to review the charges and provide a reply, after which final consideration and action will be taken by the Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee%20Indians,%20Mar.-May,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Congressman Blanton Regarding Cherokee Tribe Charges")
![["Dr. Carl Puckett received a letter from Elmer Thomas regarding Indian hospitals in Tahlequah and Talihina, stating that funds were secured and plans approved. Thomas also mentioned consideration of S. 4516 and sent a report on the Talihina hospital."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals and Legislation S. 4516")
![["The text includes correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and various individuals regarding the progress of construction at the Kiowa Indian Hospital, specifically the tuberculosis annex and a building for student nurses. There is also mention of the policy to be followed in regard to schools at Fort Sill and Riverside. Senator Thomas expresses a desire to expedite the construction process and gather more information on the schools."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction and Progress of Kiowa Indian Hospital in 1936")
![["The text provides information on different classes of service for telegrams, such as domestic and foreign options. It also includes a message regarding Chief Dwight's contract and a request for action to be taken soon. The sender indicates that the message will be forwarded to Senator Thomas, who is at a convention in Philadelphia."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_33_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_33_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Communication Services and Telegram Correspondence in 1936: A Case Study")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Miss Mabel Dodge Luhan and assures her that it will be brought to Senator Thomas' attention upon his return. The sender expresses that it will be a pleasure to comply with her request."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Acknowledgement to Miss Mabel Dodge Luhan from Senator Elmer Thomas's Office")
![["The Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking recognition of their ownership rights to certain lands in Caddo County, Oklahoma. They have submitted resolutions to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and are now appealing to Congress for assistance in obtaining full title to the land. The Executive Committee of the tribe reiterates their claim and requests immediate action on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Caddo,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Resolution Request for Land Title Adjustment by the Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")