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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between the Office of Indian Affairs and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Creek Indian Payments
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Farm-to-Market Road Right-of-Way Width
- Date:
- 1946-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_73_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation to Honorable George Schwabe from Bartlett-Collins Company
- Date:
- 1946-02-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Passage of Indian Claims Commission Bill: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Canuky Lowe
- Date:
- 1946-03-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Update on Indian Affairs and Legislation - March 28, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-28
- Creator:
- Stigler, William Grady, 1891-1952
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Important Notification Regarding Additional Family Dwelling Units Approved for Tulsa
- Date:
- 1946-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States, Land use--Planning, Housing--Law and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Financial Telegrams: Loan Approvals and War Bond Purchases
- Date:
- 1946-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_74_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Call for Legislative Action on Labor Situation
- Date:
- 1946-05-28
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of a New Principal Chief for the Choctaw Nation in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-05-31
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The text is a petition from Choctaw citizens of the Choctaw Nation to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting a nominating convention to select the Principal Chief through a vote instead of presidential appointment, citing that Congress has not made any laws against the election of the Chief. They argue that the President should only use appointing powers in cases of emergency, not as the standard method of selecting the Chief."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief")
![["Miss Dallas Danzy of Holdenville, Oklahoma wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas inquiring about payments made to Creek Indians. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs responded explaining the history of equalization payments made to Creek Nation members, detailing the legislation and funds allocated for this purpose. The letter also advised Miss Danzy to direct any further inquiries about Creek tribal property to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Indians,%20Nov.,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between the Office of Indian Affairs and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Creek Indian Payments")
![["The document discusses the issue of the width of right-of-way for farm-to-market roads and explains that there are no federal regulations setting a minimum width. The decision on right-of-way width is left to the state highway department and local authorities, with federal approval required. The document advises the recipient to address the issue with the Oklahoma State Highway Commission in order to seek relief. The document also mentions a petition from residents in Chelsea, Oklahoma, expressing opposition to the alleged requirement of an 80-foot right-of-way for roads. The congressman promises to investigate and provide further information."]](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_3_62_0000-Public%20Road%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Farm-to-Market Road Right-of-Way Width")
![["The Bartlett-Collins Company, a manufacturer of high-class table glassware, lamps, etc. in crystal and colors, wrote a letter to George Schwabe thanking him for his vote on the Case Bill, H.R. 5262. The document was signed by D.C. Hamilton, the Vice President of the company."]](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_73_0000-Labor,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_73_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation to Honorable George Schwabe from Bartlett-Collins Company")
![["Mr. Canuky Lowe wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing his support for the Indian Claims Commission Bill, H.R. 4497. Schwabe replied, stating that he is a member of the House Committee on Indian Affairs and attended hearings on the bill. He believes it is the proper solution to the problem and is glad that Lowe favors its passage. Schwabe encouraged Lowe to continue supporting the bill for the welfare of Indians in Oklahoma and across the United States."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Passage of Indian Claims Commission Bill: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Canuky Lowe")
![["The document is in response to a query about the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands. The Committee on Indian Affairs has not discussed this yet and there is no program in place for the sale in the near future. The document also mentions Representative Stigler's bill to create an Indian Claims Commission, which has been reported out favorably by the Committee. The sender, James D. Gardner, is a member of the Choctaw tribe and is seeking information on the progress of the bill."]](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_55_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Update on Indian Affairs and Legislation - March 28, 1946")
![["The document is a telegram from A.N. Williams, President of Western Union, thanking Honorable George H. Schwabe for his assistance in notifying about the additional 140 family dwelling units assigned to the city of Tulsa. The telegram requests suggestions from patrons regarding the company's service and provides information on the different classes of service offered. A follow-up telegram is sent to Honorable Lee Price, Mayor of Tulsa, informing him about the approval of additional temporary family dwelling units for veterans in Tulsa by the Federal Public Housing Administration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Important Notification Regarding Additional Family Dwelling Units Approved for Tulsa")
![["The document is about sending a telegram to request the purchase of war bonds and to inform about a loan approved for Indian Electric Cooperative. It also mentions a loan for Osage County from the Rural Electrification Administration."]](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_3_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Financial Telegrams: Loan Approvals and War Bond Purchases")
![["The sender, George B. Schwabe, received a telegram urging him to take action and support legislation that would remove organized labor's exemption from antitrust and anti-racketeering laws. Schwabe expresses his belief that the President needs more authority to handle the labor situation, and criticizes the current Administration for being weak and vacillating. He believes that the public and the rank and file of labor are both suffering and deserve more consideration. Schwabe concludes by expressing his concern that the Administration needs to take necessary action to address the labor situation."]](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_74_0000-Labor,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_74_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Call for Legislative Action on Labor Situation")
![["The letter is from J.H. Belvin of Durant, Oklahoma, regarding his candidacy for appointment as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation. He expresses concern that current Chief Durant has been promised the appointment and urges Senator Elmer Thomas to support holding an official nominating convention to allow the tribe to have a voice in selecting their Chief. Belvin highlights the importance of democratic principles and the need for the tribe to have a say in their leadership. He also mentions the voting power of the Choctaw and Chickasaw people in elections and requests Senator Thomas' support in advocating for their right to choose their Chief through a fair and democratic process."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of a New Principal Chief for the Choctaw Nation in 1946")
