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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Observations on the Educational Conditions in the Navajo Reservation, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-05
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Archbishop Byrne's Appeal for Navajo Education: A 1946 Correspondence with Senator Thomas
- Date:
- 1946-03-18
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The letter discusses the poor educational conditions of the Navajo Reservation and requests assistance from Senator Elmer Thomas. Senator Thomas expresses willingness to help and mentions the difference in education between Oklahoma Indians and Navajos. A report on the Navajo Reservation schools is enclosed, and there is a commitment to continue helping the Navajo people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Observations on the Educational Conditions in the Navajo Reservation, 1946")
![["The Archbishop of Santa Fe wrote to Senator Thomas about the educational needs of Navajo Indians, highlighting the lack of schools and the importance of education for their advancement. The Catholic Missionary Group also presented resolutions to Congress, calling for more funding and resources to improve education for Navajo children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Archbishop Byrne's Appeal for Navajo Education: A 1946 Correspondence with Senator Thomas")