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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Old Letters: Personal Stories and Historical Events from 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- 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_17_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1945-1946 Senate Bill S. 1439: Amending the Act for Refund of Taxes Illegally Paid by Indian Citizens
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_108
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Twenty-year Development Plan for the S.P.A. (Southwestern Power Administration)
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_123
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Existing Systems of Transmission Lines in the Southwest
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_93
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- S.P.A. (Southwestern Power Administration) Service Area Map
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_5_168
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Flood Prevention Project Overview for Bixby, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-01-01/1945-12-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Inclusion of Merchant Marines in G.I. Bill of Rights
- Date:
- 1945-01-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_25_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Uniform Classification and Class Rates for Railroad Freight Act
- Date:
- 1945-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_7_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Fair Employment Practices Act of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Labor and Employment
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The letter is written by someone to their friend Letha, updating them on various events in their life. The writer mentions family members and friends, as well as their husband's discharge from the hospital and their new house. The writer also asks for advice on connecting their water pipes to the government line and getting proof of a friend's survival in Germany."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Old Letters: Personal Stories and Historical Events from 1945")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is responding to a letter from Mrs. N. F. Orr regarding the payment to Indian tribes for the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt lands. The Office of Indian Affairs is working on negotiations for the purchase price and distribution of proceeds, with consideration given to Mrs. Orr's suggestions. Mrs. Orr suggests monthly payments of $100 to all Indians, as some are in need and struggling to make a living."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales")
![["This bill seeks to amend a previous act to allow refunds for taxes illegally paid by Indian citizens in certain circumstances, including those who received land allotments exempt from taxation. It also allows for refunds for those who were erroneously or illegally taxed and filed a claim before January 29, 1944."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislation,%20Jan.-Jul.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1945-1946 Senate Bill S. 1439: Amending the Act for Refund of Taxes Illegally Paid by Indian Citizens")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. The title is Coverage Map by Southwestern Power Administration. This map illustrates existing power lines and proposed S.P.A. lines. Dimensions: Not specified."]](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_108_thumbnail.jpg "Twenty-year Development Plan for the S.P.A. (Southwestern Power Administration)")
![["This document presents two coverage maps provided by the Southwestern Power Administration. Dimensions: Not specified."]](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_123_thumbnail.jpg "Existing Systems of Transmission Lines in the Southwest")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. This coverage map, titled Coverage map by the U.S. Department of the Interior, is part of a 20-year development plan and illustrates existing and proposed power lines. Dimensions: Not specified."]](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_93_thumbnail.jpg "S.P.A. (Southwestern Power Administration) Service Area Map")
![["The document represents a map item is a relief and watershed map of Bixby, Oklahoma and its vicinity. Map features boundaries of the 1945 flood limits and contributing drainage area. The clearing channels, project limits, and improved channel are indicated on the map. Additionally, oil wells, levees, and the Arkansas River are indicated on the map. Relief map (watershed map; diazotype, blackline print); 10 7/16 x 15 13/16 inches."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_5_168_thumbnail.jpg "Flood Prevention Project Overview for Bixby, Oklahoma")
![["The document includes correspondence between J. Ward Smith and Congressman George Schwabe regarding the inclusion of Merchant Marines in the \"G.I. Bill of Rights.\" Smith expresses the importance of this issue due to the large number of men from Tulsa in the Merchant Marines and shares clippings highlighting the dangers and lack of benefits for these sailors. The Merchant Marines feel they deserve the same recognition and benefits as navy and army personnel, including education rights, job protection, and medical care for themselves and their families. They also stress the need for more older, experienced men to join the merchant marine service."]](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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Inclusion of Merchant Marines in G.I. Bill of Rights")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives during the 79th Congress, 1st session, by Mr. Gossett. The bill aims to amend the Interstate Commerce Act to establish a uniform classification and scale of class rates for railroad freight transportation throughout the United States. The bill outlines the procedures for creating and implementing the uniform classification and rates, as well as the Commission's authority in this process. It also specifies that existing commodity rates, exceptions, and special rates will not be affected by the proposed changes."]](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_5_25_0000-Freight%20Rates,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_25_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_25_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Uniform Classification and Class Rates for Railroad Freight Act")
![["The document is a bill introduced by Mr. Dirksen in the 79th Congress, 1st Session, aimed at prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry. It declares such discrimination to be harmful to society and aims to eliminate it in all employment relations under federal jurisdiction. The bill defines unfair employment practices, establishes a Fair Employment Practice Commission, outlines its scope and enforcement measures, and sets salaries for Commission members. It also includes provisions for reports, termination of a previous committee, and termination of officials who violate orders."]](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_7_0000-Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_7_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Fair Employment Practices Act of 1945")