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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence between Ponca Indian Tribal Business Council and U.S. Government over Disbursing Office Relocation
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Tonkawa Indians, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Notification of Delegation Visit for Indian Bill Hearing and Soil Erosion Meeting
- Date:
- 1935-04-06
- Creator:
- McKeown, Tom D. (Tom Deitz), 1878-1951
- Names:
- Tonkawa Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Historical Correspondence on the Construction of Red Rock Creek Bridge, Oklahoma, 1935-1936
- Date:
- 1935-11-19
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Indian Division Advocates in the 1930s
- Date:
- 1936-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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)
![["The Ponca Indian Business Council sent a petition to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance to prevent the removal of the Disbursing department from the Pawnee Indian Agency to a remote location. The Office of Indian Affairs clarified in a letter to Senator Thomas that the decision to consolidate disbursing activities under the Division of Disbursement was made by the President, not the Office of Indian Affairs. The Council expressed concerns about the inconvenience and hardship this move would cause for tribal members, and requested that the department be relocated to a more accessible location. Senator Thomas assured the Council that he would keep their concerns in mind and work towards finding a solution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Disbursing%20Office,%20Apr.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence between Ponca Indian Tribal Business Council and U.S. Government over Disbursing Office Relocation")
![["The memo informs Senator Thomas about a delegation coming for hearings on an Indian bill, and a meeting with Members of House and Senate from certain states. Representative Marvin Jones wants Senator Thomas to attend the meeting, but the memo mentions conflicting meetings. Mrs. Benjamin and Mrs. Tom D. McKeown also want to see Senator Thomas before going to the House gallery."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Committee,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Notification of Delegation Visit for Indian Bill Hearing and Soil Erosion Meeting")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is seeking assistance from the Indian Office in securing funds for the construction of a bridge across Red Rock Creek near the Otoe Agency. The State of Oklahoma may be able to fund the bridge, but the Indian Service does not have sufficient funds. The Office of Indian Affairs is looking into the matter and will provide a further report. Senator Thomas is hopeful that the necessary funds can be secured to improve the road and benefit both the Indians and local cities."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Historical Correspondence on the Construction of Red Rock Creek Bridge, Oklahoma, 1935-1936")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from E. H. Labelle regarding the establishment of a sewing room for Indian women in Osage County. Labelle also mentioned R. B. Weaver and requested help in finding him a steady job. Senator Thomas promised to look into these matters and keep Labelle updated. Another letter from David Puckee inquired about the withholding of 20% of wages for relief work, which was explained by the Superintendent of the Potawatomi Agency in a report. Senator Thomas assured Puckee of his assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Relief%20Measures,%20Apr.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Indian Division Advocates in the 1930s")
![["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")