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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Preservation of Historical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter to Chief Milam
- Date:
- 1947-07-25
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Letter from Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs on Indian Children's Education
- Date:
- 1947-09-22
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thomas regarding Indian affairs
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Regarding Conditions at the Washi Valo Indian Reservation in 1948
- Date:
- 1948-06-15
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Restrictions and Inequality: A Letter to Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- An Open Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas: Seeking Support for Choctaw Chief Appointment
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Senator Elmer Thomas' Appeal for Democracy within the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Senatorial Influence in Establishing a Nominating Convention for the Choctaw Chief
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_58_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Recommendations for Amendments to S. 2593: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The letter acknowledges the destruction of nine tons of old records of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee and requests that no other records be destroyed, as they are valuable for historical and reference purposes. The sender, Elmer Thomas, thanks Chief Milam for bringing the matter to his attention and hopes for a positive resolution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201936-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Preservation of Historical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter to Chief Milam")
![["The letter is from the Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas, providing information about a recent study on the education of Indian children. The study found that Indian students in Federal, public, and mission schools are achieving relatively high levels of success, but also identified areas where improvement is needed. The Commissioner emphasizes the effectiveness of Federal schools in educating Indian children and offers to provide the full monograph for further information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20General,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1947 Letter from Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs on Indian Children's Education")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is responding to a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the need for a budget estimate for an appropriation to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for segregated coal and asphalt lands. The Commissioner assures the Senator that they are working on the request and will have it prepared promptly."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation")
![["The document is a response from Elmer Thomas, a member of the United States Senate, to a man named Henry Elk River regarding the status of Indians and the recommendations of the Hoover Commission. Thomas acknowledges Elk River's concerns and assures him that the Indian Office will remain open to take care of the Indians with regards to hospitals, health, and education. Thomas also mentions that the recommendations of the Hoover Commission may not have much influence. Elk River expresses his concerns about the treatment of Indians, particularly in hospitals, and requests for action to be taken against the Commission."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thomas regarding Indian affairs")
![["The Tuesday Morning Forum, a study club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, received a letter containing serious allegations about communist activities on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. The club sent a copy of the letter to Senator Elmer Thomas for investigation. Senator Thomas acknowledged receipt of the letter and assured that it will be addressed promptly."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Regarding Conditions at the Washi Valo Indian Reservation in 1948")
![["The document is written by W.T. Blackwolf to United States historian Elmer Thomas in 1948, discussing the issues faced by Native Americans due to restrictions placed on them by government agencies. Blackwolf believes that abolishing these agencies and lifting restrictions would benefit the Native American community and reduce the burden on the Federal budget. He argues that these restrictions hinder the ability of young and middle-aged Native Americans to compete with the white race and suggests that they should be treated equally to the African American community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Restrictions and Inequality: A Letter to Elmer Thomas")
![["The letter is written to Senator Elmer Thomas, requesting his support for the appointment of James H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaws. The writer expresses dissatisfaction with the current Chief Durant and questions why they do not have the right to choose their own leader. The writer believes Senator Thomas has enough influence to help in the appointment process and urges him to consider the majority of Choctaws who are calling for a change."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0023_thumbnail.jpg "An Open Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas: Seeking Support for Choctaw Chief Appointment")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is being urged by the Choctaw Nation to support their request for an official nominating convention to select their next chief. They argue that they have the right to have a say in this decision, as they have fought and sacrificed for democracy. The Choctaw Nation also highlights their voting power in elections and the support they have from business leaders. They ask Senator Thomas to support their request and question if he truly is their friend."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Elmer Thomas' Appeal for Democracy within the Choctaw Nation")
![["The letter is requesting Senator Thomas's influence in obtaining a nominating convention for the next Choctaw Chief, regardless of when the selection is to be made. The author emphasizes that they are not seeking personal advancement, but rather seeking a voice in the democratic selection process. They mention that similar requests have been made to Senator Moore and are hopeful for Senator Thomas's support. The author also mentions the importance of officials understanding the request and asks for a reply."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Senatorial Influence in Establishing a Nominating Convention for the Choctaw Chief")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas acknowledges receipt of a letter from Senator Joseph O'Mahoney regarding a bill, S. 2593, related to the Choctaw Nation of Indians in Oklahoma. The Secretary of the Interior recommends two clarifying amendments to the bill, which would authorize the commutation of annual appropriations for fulfilling treaties with the Choctaw Nation. The Chief of the Choctaw Nation supports the bill, as it aligns with the tribe's desire for a lump sum payment of tribal properties. The Secretary of the Interior suggests amendments to clarify the approval process for the commutation by the Choctaw Nation members. The Bureau of the Budget has no objection to the report being submitted to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_58_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Appropriation,%201949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_58_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendations for Amendments to S. 2593: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas")