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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Choctaw Indian Resolutions: Endorsement of New Principal Chief and Requests to U.S. Officials
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- 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_14A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter Regarding Settlement of Coal and Asphalt Matters
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Government Compensation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw 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_053_4_0000_1_17
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Master Plan, Reno Quartermaster Depot Reservation
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter from Women's Auxiliary and Union Label League to Representative George B. Schwab Urging Support for Amendment to Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
- Date:
- 1946-01-02
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Struggling for Justice: The Fight for Pre-Pearl Harbor Fathers' Discharge
- Date:
- 1946-01-04
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- 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)
![["A resolution was adopted at a meeting of Choctaw Indians in Oklahoma City on March 15th, 1946, endorsing James H. Belvin as the choice for Principal Chief of the Choctaws. The resolution also requested action on the sale of coal and asphalt deposits, information on tribal affairs, and support for the Claims Commission Bill. A letter from Elmer Thomas explained that the President makes the appointment of Principal Chief and suggested sending any petitions to the Secretary of the Interior."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Choctaw Indian Resolutions: Endorsement of New Principal Chief and Requests to U.S. Officials")
![["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")
![["The letter is a response from Elmer Thomas to S. H. Mahady regarding the settlement of coal and asphalt lands. Thomas states that the disposal of the lands is now in the hands of A. M. Landman and suggests contacting him for further information. Thomas expresses good wishes and signs off sincerely."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter Regarding Settlement of Coal and Asphalt Matters")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Garrett McClure regarding the sale of coal and asphalt deposits belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Thomas explains that the matter is now in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes, A. M. Landman, and suggests contacting him for further information. Thomas expresses willingness to assist but states that no further action can be taken until the Commissioner of Indian Affairs directs Landman to proceed. McClure is asked to keep Thomas informed of any progress made. Another letter from a friend named Williams expresses concern about the delay in selling the coal leases and urges action to benefit the Tribes."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits")
![["The letter is from William A. Smark to Wesley L. Robertson regarding a request made in January 1945 to pay each enrolled Choctaw and Chickasaw tribe member $20 from funds in the U.S. treasury. There is also mention of a moral judgement against the government for $8.5 million and a disagreement on the value of coal and asphalt resources. Meetings have been held to try and resolve these issues."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Government Compensation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["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")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. The Site Plan illustrates land use and general site details. Dimensions: 31 x 40 1/2"]](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_17_thumbnail.jpg "Master Plan, Reno Quartermaster Depot Reservation")
![["The Schwabe Coll Women's Auxiliary and Union Label League in Oklahoma City, affiliated with the American Federation of Women's Auxiliaries of Labor, is urging Congressman George B. Schwab to support the PERPERHOOK BILL, H.R. 3914, to amend the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. They believe this measure is vital for the welfare of the country and millions of workers earning substandard wages."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter from Women's Auxiliary and Union Label League to Representative George B. Schwab Urging Support for Amendment to Federal Fair Labor Standards Act")
![["Mrs. Black is writing to Mr. Schwabe to express her frustration with the lack of progress in passing legislation to bring home pre-Pearl Harbor fathers who are serving in the military. She believes these fathers deserve to be reunited with their families and is disappointed that efforts to pass the legislation have been unsuccessful. She asks for Mr. Schwabe's support in helping to pass the legislation and bring these fathers home."]](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_6_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Struggling for Justice: The Fight for Pre-Pearl Harbor Fathers' Discharge")
![["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")