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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between a Choctaw Indian and Senator Elmer Thomas in 1946 Regarding Tribal Leadership
- Date:
- 1946-04-22
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw Nation Leadership
- Date:
- 1946-05-29
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits
- Date:
- 1946-06-18
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Procurement of the Old Cantonment Agency and School for the Boy Scouts of America
- Date:
- 1946-09-28
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Claims of Choctaw Indian G. V. Merryman, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-10-09
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Acquisition of Old Fort Cantonment Agency School for Boy Scouts Camp
- Date:
- 1946-10-10
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The writer, who is a Choctaw Indian, is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas to recommend J.H. Belvin for the position of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe. Senator Thomas explains that the appointment is made by the President based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior and does not require Senate confirmation. He advises the writer to contact the Secretary of the Interior directly for further information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between a Choctaw Indian and Senator Elmer Thomas in 1946 Regarding Tribal Leadership")
![["The author of the letter is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas in Washington D.C. to request his help in unseating the current principal chief of the Choctaw Nation. The author expresses their support for Senator Thomas in the past and offers to vote for him in the primary election if he helps with their request."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw Nation Leadership")
![["The text consists of correspondence related to the sale of coal and asphalt deposits belonging to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes. The letters express support for the sale and concern over the pricing of the lands. Senator Elmer Thomas is mentioned as being involved in helping to settle the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits")
![["Letters were exchanged between various individuals and organizations regarding the procurement of the Old Cantonment Agency and School building in Oklahoma for use as a Boy Scout camp. Efforts were made to secure the property, with requests for support and assistance from government officials. The Great Salt Plains Council, Boy Scouts of America expressed interest in the project and sought approval and assistance from Senator Elmer Thomas."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fort%20Cantonment,%20Oct.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Procurement of the Old Cantonment Agency and School for the Boy Scouts of America")
![["The letter dated October 9, 1946 from Elmer Thomas to G. V. Merryman acknowledges that Merryman, a Choctaw Indian living in Phoenix, Arizona, is inquiring about money due to the Indians. The letter states that the matter has been referred to the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Chicago, Illinois, and includes a copy of the Indian Claims Commission bill that was recently passed. Thomas promises to provide an update once more information is available. Additionally, a copy of the letter sent to Honorable William Zimmerman, Jr. of the Office of Indian Affairs in Chicago is enclosed, requesting an early report on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Claims of Choctaw Indian G. V. Merryman, 1946")
![["The text consists of a series of letters regarding the potential acquisition of the old Fort Cantonment Agency School in Oklahoma for the Great Salt Plains Council Boy Scouts of America to use as a Boy Scout camp. The letters show that the matter has been presented for consideration and referred to the field for report. Senator Elmer Thomas and Reverend Ray E. Snodgrass are involved in promoting the movement, and they are seeking support for the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fort%20Cantonment,%20Oct.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Acquisition of Old Fort Cantonment Agency School for Boy Scouts Camp")
