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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Legislation and Expenditures: A Discussion on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939), 74th (1935-1937), 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Sac and Fox Tribes of Oklahoma and Iowa
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Tribal Claims and the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and O. K. Chandler regarding Appointment of Indian Affairs Commissioner
- Date:
- 1937-01-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from U.S. Senate Committee on The District of Columbia Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1937-02-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Assistance in a Legal Case Involving Cherokee Treaties and Land Disputes
- Date:
- 1937-02-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of S. 670: Appropriation for Osage Tribe Lands
- Date:
- 1937-03-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["The document is a letter from John J. Cochran, Chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments, to Wesley E. Disney discussing legislation affecting Indian Affairs. Cochran expresses his opposition to extending benefits to Indians, stating that the Federal Government has already been generous towards them. He advises Disney to look into the General Accounting Office for accurate statistics on government assistance to Indian Tribes. Cochran acknowledges the difficult nature of his job but emphasizes the importance of his duty to investigate such matters."]](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_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation and Expenditures: A Discussion on Indian Affairs")
![["Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, received a letter from Bill Veeter regarding Water Rights owned by American Indian Tribes. Veeter advised that the Cherokees should safeguard their ownership of Water Rights in the Arkansas River and its tributaries. Camp requested Veeter's assistance in discussing these matters with Cherokee authorities and obtaining information on the Eagle River Case. Camp also mentioned the importance of the United States protecting and developing property rights for Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Sac and Fox Tribes of Oklahoma and Iowa")
![["The letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Mrs. William M. Newton addresses her inquiry about the status of the Cherokee Tribal Claims and the progress under the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act. The letter explains that some Cherokee claims have been dismissed, but there is a resolution pending in Congress to reinstate certain cases. It also mentions that applications for credit associations under the welfare act are being processed, with a focus on individual case merit. Mrs. Newton is advised to contact A. C. Monahan in Oklahoma City for further information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%20Feb.-Nov.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Tribal Claims and the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act")
![["The letter dated February 5, 1937, from Elmer Thomas to O.K. Chandler discusses Thomas' efforts to work with Commissioner Collier despite initial opposition to his appointment. Thomas emphasizes the importance of the Indian Bureau to the state and mentions the need to prioritize the interests of the 140,000 Indians in the state over personal opinions. The letter from O.K. Chandler dated January 28, 1937, expresses concerns about Collier's administration and requests public hearings to allow for opposing views to be heard. Chandler criticizes Collier's program and its potential impact on Christianity and public funds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Collier,%20John,%201935-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and O. K. Chandler regarding Appointment of Indian Affairs Commissioner")
![["The text is a letter from William H. King, Chairman of the Committee on the District of Columbia Bureau of Indian Affairs , to Elmer Thomas, a United States Senator, expressing gratitude for a recent communication regarding Cherokee Indians in King's state. The letter also includes well wishes for Thomas's recovery from a recent illness."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokees%20of%20North%20Carolina,%20Feb.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from U.S. Senate Committee on The District of Columbia Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma")
![["Johnson, an attorney, writes to Senator Elmer Thomas seeking information on treaties between the Cherokee Tribe and the United States for a case involving Mrs. Minnie B. Allen's interest in her late husband's allotted lands. He alleges that the sale of the land to another party was void and seeks legal information to support his case in court. He also mentions the political affiliation of Mrs. Allen and her family as Democrats who have supported Senator Thomas in the past. He asks for assistance but acknowledges the Senator's busy schedule."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%20Feb.-Nov.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Assistance in a Legal Case Involving Cherokee Treaties and Land Disputes")
![["The memorandum discusses a bill proposing an appropriation for the Osage Tribe of Indians in the amount of $776,742.03, which was the net proceeds from the sales of Osage lands by the United States. The Attorney General suggests that if Congress decides to make a payment to the tribe, they should refer the matter to the Court of Claims to determine the amount owed after considering set-offs and counterclaims. The memorandum also highlights various set-offs and counterclaims that have been rejected or accepted by the Court of Claims in similar cases. It suggests that Congress should consider reducing the claims of Indian tribes against the United States by the amounts expended by the Government on their behalf."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of S. 670: Appropriation for Osage Tribe Lands")