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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Resolution of the Ottawa Indian Tribe Regarding the Need for an Indian Hospital in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Quapaw Tribal Council Disputes - June 29, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-06-29
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Concerning Medical Services for Quapaw Indians in 1935
- Date:
- 1935-12-19
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text includes a letter from Elmer Thomas to Guy Jennison, Chief of the Ottawa Indian Tribe, expressing gratitude for sending resolutions adopted by the Council regarding the need for an Indian hospital in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. The resolution outlines the tribe's belief in the necessity of a hospital in the area and urges the Oklahoma Delegation in Congress to support legislation for its construction. The resolution is passed and copies are to be sent to relevant members of Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Ottawa,%20Jan.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_20_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Resolution of the Ottawa Indian Tribe Regarding the Need for an Indian Hospital in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, 1935")
![["Thompson & Roberts, Attorneys at Law, wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas on June 29, 1935, regarding the Quapaw Tribal Council's objections to an Executive Order. They expressed concerns about a provision in the Indian Bill that imposed a tax on the Quapaw Indians' funds. They argued that this provision was unconstitutional and unjust. They suggested amending the bill to remove this tax and ensure that the Quapaw Indians' invested funds remain tax-free."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Quapaw Tribal Council Disputes - June 29, 1935")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas thanks Assistant Commissioner William Zimmerman for providing information about medical services for the Quapaw Indians of Oklahoma. He acknowledges the common practice that was brought to his attention and suggests it should be addressed by the department. Senator Thomas expresses gratitude for the letter and sends his good wishes for the season."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Concerning Medical Services for Quapaw Indians in 1935")