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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Telegraph Notice Regarding Change in Sealed Bids Schedule - October 6, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter Regarding Annual Payments to Five Tribes Indians
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Delays in the Choctaw-Chickasaw Claims: 1936
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence on Improvements and Progress at Kiowa Hospital and Fort Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Inheritance Laws for the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indian Agreement and Allegations of Deceptive Practices
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Reviving Native Artistry: The Establishment of the Indian Arts and Crafts Center in Anadarko
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_136
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- General Highway and Transportation Map, Jackson County, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_164
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Works Program Wage Regions
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_33
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Verdigris River Electric Transmission Systems
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- WaterwaysUnited States, Water resources development--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text is a telegram regarding a message to be sent to Senator Elmer TH and Colonel H.G. House. The message is about Commissioner Collier advising the department is unwilling to authorize a change in sealed bids for the lease of Gale Choctaw-Chickasaw right of way. Senator Anglin has also been advised. The telegram also mentions that the quickest, surest, and safest way to send money is by telegraph or cable."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Telegraph Notice Regarding Change in Sealed Bids Schedule - October 6, 1936")
![["Mrs. Pearl Sellers inquired about funds due to the Five Tribes Indians in a letter to Senator Thomas. Per capita payments are authorized for the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes under the Act of February 14, 1920. The Act of June 19, 1934 provides for the payment of the Greek judgement fund to members of the Creek Tribe. The funds of the Seminoles can only be expended upon appropriations made by Congress. Assistant Commissioner F.H. Daiker responded to Mrs. Sellers' inquiry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter Regarding Annual Payments to Five Tribes Indians")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is inquiring about the progress of a report to be submitted by the General Accounting Office in connection with the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nations vs. United States case. The delay in filing the report is causing a standstill in the case, and Senator Thomas is seeking assistance in expediting the report to move the case forward. The plaintiffs are frustrated by the delays and hope for a resolution soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Delays in the Choctaw-Chickasaw Claims: 1936")
![["The letter is written by C.E.D. Campbell, Chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the progress at Kiowa Hospital Training School and Fort Sill Indian School. Campbell also mentions the need for funds to build a modern school building and dormitory at Fort Sill Indian School, as well as the importance of planting fruit trees and completing landscaping at the institutions. Senator Thomas responds with updates on the plan for drilling an Artesian well at the Fort Sill Indian School. Additionally, Campbell reaches out to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, John Collier, for information on the progress of the plan."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+Bacone+College,+1936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence on Improvements and Progress at Kiowa Hospital and Fort Sill Indian School")
![["The letter from the Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas explains the status of lands inherited by the Five Civilized Tribes Indians. It outlines the restrictions on the sale and partition of lands inherited by restricted Indians and full-blood heirs. The letter also mentions that lands inherited by Indians of less than full-blood are not subject to partition under certain acts. The letter includes information on specific acts and regulations related to the inheritance of lands by the Five Civilized Tribes Indians."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Inheritance Laws for the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["The letter acknowledges a query from Joe Simon regarding the Act of April 30, 1908, which authorized the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to negotiate agreements for commuting perpetual annuities. An agreement was reached with the Potawatomi's of Kansas and Wisconsin, resulting in per capita payments to eligible individuals. Simon and others have raised concerns about the validity of the agreement, alleging deceptive methods were used."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indian Agreement and Allegations of Deceptive Practices")
![["The text discusses the potential establishment of an Indian Arts and Crafts Center in Anadarko, Oklahoma, to support and encourage Indian artists and preserve their craft. Prof. Oscar B. Jacobson emphasized the need for a market for Indian artwork and suggested local support and funding to promote and preserve Indian art. The text also mentions the idea of establishing an Indian shop to showcase and sell Indian artwork."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Reviving Native Artistry: The Establishment of the Indian Arts and Crafts Center in Anadarko")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title Transportation map by the Oklahoma State Highway Department and the text in the summary. This map, produced by the Oklahoma State Highway Department, highlights the locations of Lobos and Gypsum Creek in red. 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_136_thumbnail.jpg "General Highway and Transportation Map, Jackson County, Oklahoma")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title Coverage map by Works Progress Administration 2185 and the text: This document features two maps of the United States, dated May 27, 1935, and July 1, 1936, illustrating regional differences in monthly earnings for the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It was separated from outsized materials in Resource Materials: Governmental Affairs (1936). Dimensions: Not specified in the provided text."]](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_164_thumbnail.jpg "Works Program Wage Regions")
![["Two maps produced by the War Department, Army Corps of Engineers, illustrate various substations, generating stations, transmission lines, and electric companies. Dimensions: 13 x 9."]](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_33_thumbnail.jpg "Verdigris River Electric Transmission Systems")