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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1938 Telegram: Urgent Request for Subcommittee Hearings on Navajo Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1938-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable William Zimmerman Regarding Insulation Bid for Claremore Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1938-06-29
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Legislation for the Osage Tribe of Indians
- Date:
- 1939-01-10
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Chickasaw Nation, Kaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Sac and Fox Nation, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Quapaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Chippewa Nation
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["The text is a telegram sent to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Navajo Indians being upset about general conditions and administrative policy. The sender suggests that a subcommittee hold hearings and investigate the matter in the field. They also suggest that Senator Thomas take a break in New Mexico."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1938 Telegram: Urgent Request for Subcommittee Hearings on Navajo Indian Affairs")
![["Elmer Thomas is writing to Honorable William Zimmerman, Jr. requesting a thorough investigation and consideration of bids submitted by the Empire Roofing and Insulation Company for the insulation of the Claremore Indian Hospital and four buildings. Thomas asks Zimmerman to return the enclosure with his report."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable William Zimmerman Regarding Insulation Bid for Claremore Indian Hospital")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the Osage Civilization bill, with discussions on the proposed measure, interest rates, counterclaims, and the involvement of various parties such as the Osage Tribe, Congressman Disney, Senator Thomas, and Attorney F.M. Goodwin. There is a focus on the need for the bill to provide for interest on delayed payments to the Osages, as supported by a recent Supreme Court decision. The documents also mention the potential for delays in obtaining a report from the Interior Department and the importance of introducing the bill to move the issue forward."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Legislation for the Osage Tribe of Indians")