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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Details of Telegraphic Services and Terms from Western Union
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Public Auction of Indian Timber Lands by United States Government
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_152
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Modification of Flood Control Plan of the Mississippi River
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Flood Control--Oklahoma, WaterwaysUnited States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_168
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Fort Sill Military Reservation, Comanche County, Oklahoma - Digitized
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- MapsOklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding Appointment of Choctaw Nation Chief
- Date:
- 1937-01-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0006
- 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 Constituents Regarding Indigenous Land Rights and Compensation Issues
- Date:
- 1937-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Elmer Thomas' Response to Joseph Bruner Regarding the Cherokee Indians Case
- Date:
- 1937-01-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence between Oklahoma City General Hospital and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Appointments
- Date:
- 1937-01-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Legal Protests in the 1930s: Letters Between Honorable Tom Anglin and Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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)
![["The text provides information about the different classes of service offered by Western Union for sending telegrams, night letters, day letters, full rate cables, deferred half-rate cables, cable night letters, and ship radiograms. It also includes terms and conditions, as well as the responsibilities of the company and the sender. The text emphasizes the importance of checking the desired class of service before sending a message."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Details of Telegraphic Services and Terms from Western Union")
![["The United States Government is holding an auction sale of Indian timber land in the Choctaw Nation on May 6, 1937. The regulations state that the land, totaling 22,894.55 acres, will be sold in one unit at public auction. No cutting or removal of timber or minerals is allowed until final payment is made. The terms of sale include a 25% cash payment at the time of sale and three equal annual installments with interest. Successful bidders will receive a Certificate of Purchase and a deed once full payment is made. The advertisement lists the tracts of land available for sale and their estimated values from 1912. Prospective purchasers are advised to verify the current amount of timber on the land. For more information, interested parties can contact the Superintendent for the Five Civilized Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0030_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Public Auction of Indian Timber Lands by United States Government")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. The title is Hydrologic map by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, based on the provided summary text. This map, created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, focuses on hydrologic features. 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_152_thumbnail.jpg "Modification of Flood Control Plan of the Mississippi River")
![["Create a concise and logical summary: CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_168 is a tactical map produced by the Corps of Engineers, focusing on grid zone D. It illustrates shooting ranges at the fort, including various ranges, land areas in square miles, military boundaries, and forest reserves. Dimensions: The map covers several square miles of land as depicted."]](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_168_thumbnail.jpg "Fort Sill Military Reservation, Comanche County, Oklahoma - Digitized")
![["The letter states that the appointment of the Chief of the Choctaw Nation is made by the Secretary of the Interior without the influence of Senators or Congressmen. The writer assures the recipient that the wishes of the tribe members will be considered and offers to assist if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw,%20Jan.-June,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding Appointment of Choctaw Nation Chief")
![["The first text is a letter from Elmer Thomas to John Jones regarding a report from the Office of Indian Affairs about a lawsuit. The second text is a letter from Mrs. Bess Welch Davis to Elmer Thomas requesting the distribution of money from the settlement of Indian land to individual tribal members in need. Both letters show correspondence regarding legal matters and financial concerns related to Native American issues."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and Constituents Regarding Indigenous Land Rights and Compensation Issues")
![["Elmer Thomas responds to a letter from Joseph Bruner regarding the Cherokee Indians of North Carolina, stating that the matter will be taken up by the Committee on Indian Affairs for consideration. Thomas expresses gratitude for bringing the issue to his attention."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Elmer Thomas' Response to Joseph Bruner Regarding the Cherokee Indians Case")
![["The letter is from Baine Dall, a doctor from Oklahoma City General Hospital, expressing gratitude to Senator Elmer Thomas for his assistance in appointments of physicians at Talihina Indian Hospital. Dall requests further information on the appointments and hopes to reciprocate the Senator's kindness in the future."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence between Oklahoma City General Hospital and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Appointments")
![["The letter is discussing a protest filed by Pinson in a case involving Jackson Barnett. It mentions that Sims of Tulsa contacted the office on behalf of a client and will have an opportunity to file a protest as well. The letter requests for information on whether a formal protest has been filed and asks for the case to be set for a hearing if necessary. It also mentions that Judge Hayes and others may be present at the hearing."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Barnett,%20Jackson,%20Jan.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Legal Protests in the 1930s: Letters Between Honorable Tom Anglin and Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["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")