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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Resolution of the Ottawa Indian Tribe Regarding the Need for an Indian Hospital in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thoms to Commissioner John Collier Regarding Inquiry about Pottawatomie Indians
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Quapaw Tribal Council's Appeal to Modify Executive Order on Restricted Indian Funds Disbursement
- Date:
- 1935-06-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- 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_053_12_10_53_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s
- Date:
- 1936-08-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians
- Date:
- 1936-08-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0003
- 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 Joe S. Ellis Regarding Terracing of Farmland in Oklahoma, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text includes a letter from Elmer Thomas to Guy Jennison, Chief of the Ottawa Indian Tribe, expressing gratitude for sending resolutions adopted by the Council regarding the need for an Indian hospital in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. The resolution outlines the tribe's belief in the necessity of a hospital in the area and urges the Oklahoma Delegation in Congress to support legislation for its construction. The resolution is passed and copies are to be sent to relevant members of Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Ottawa,%20Jan.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_20_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Resolution of the Ottawa Indian Tribe Regarding the Need for an Indian Hospital in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, 1935")
![["Elmer Thoms writes to Honorable John Collier, requesting advice for Joe Simon regarding the Pottawatomie Indians. Thoms expresses appreciation for Collier's help in the past."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thoms to Commissioner John Collier Regarding Inquiry about Pottawatomie Indians")
![["The Quapaw Tribal Council is requesting that an Executive Order requiring payments from their restricted funds to be made from a federal agency at Kansas City be rescinded. They argue that the current process is impractical for their tribe as most of their funds come from mining leases and many members are old and infirm with no other source of income. They also state that they have adequate facilities to handle applications for allowances within their tribe. The request is made out of concern for the well-being and financial stability of the restricted Quapaw Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Quapaw Tribal Council's Appeal to Modify Executive Order on Restricted Indian Funds Disbursement")
![["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 text includes letters and lists of names of Pottawatomie Indians requesting assistance and discussing tribal affairs. There is a mention of a request for a new committee to be appointed. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is involved in addressing these requests for assistance and relief for the Pottawatomie Indians."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Joe Simon, discussing the affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians. Elmer Thomas offers to provide further information and assistance if needed."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians")
![["Joe S. Ellis is seeking assistance from Honorable Elmer Thomas regarding the terracing of Indian land he has an agricultural lease on in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. He is looking for a way to have the land properly terraced without the Indians having to make sacrifices or him having to spend too much money. Senator Thomas suggests contacting the local authorities in Stillwater or the Shawnee Agency for assistance with the terracing project. Ellis is open to spending some money on the project but is seeking advice on how to proceed without incurring significant costs."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Joe S. Ellis Regarding Terracing of Farmland in Oklahoma, 1936")