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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for the Establishment of an Indian Claims Commission: A Letter from Chief Roly Canard of the Creek Nation
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937), 75th (1937-1939), 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_7_12_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee Schedule of Hearings
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939), 77th (1941-1943), 79th (1945-1947), 76th (1939-1941), 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Salary Disputes of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- 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 Principal Chief of the Creek Nation of Indians in Oklahoma expresses appreciation for efforts to create an Indian Claims Commission to settle claims against the United States. He believes that the current court system is insufficient to address these claims due to technicalities and moral considerations. The Chief recommends the establishment of an Indian Claims Commission to settle claims based on moral considerations, rather than just legal and equitable grounds. He outlines the need for a fair and flexible process to address these claims and highlights specific claims that remain unresolved."]](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_54_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Establishment of an Indian Claims Commission: A Letter from Chief Roly Canard of the Creek Nation")
![["Roley Canard, Chief of the Creeks, returned from an Eastern trip, reporting that despite the rain, he had a wonderful time. The highlight of his trip was attending the inauguration ceremonies for President Roosevelt."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_7_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek,%201937-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_7_12_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee Schedule of Hearings")
![["The text is a series of communications between Honorable W. A. Durant, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, and various officials regarding the issuance of duplicate authorization for the payment of his salary. Chief Durant is requesting prompt action on the matter and seeking clarification on why his salary has not been paid. Senator Elmer Thomas is mentioned as being involved in resolving the issue."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Salary Disputes of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation in 1937")
![["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")