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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on Irrigation and Education Plans for Fort Sill, Riverside, and Cheyenne Arapaho Schools
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Expansion of Agricultural Education in Reservation Schools: A Constructive Step Toward Self-Sufficiency for Indigenous Youth
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Chilocco Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0009
- 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 Indian Children's Education
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding Telegraph Communication Terms and Conditions
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Catalogue of Indian Relics in the Elmer Thomas Collection at the Western History Collections
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding the Structure and Function of the Postal Telegraph System
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Acknowledgement for Received Tanned Hide from Fort Totten Indian Agency
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Record of Deliveries by Amer. Rwy. Express Company to the Senate Office Building in 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Telegraph Correspondence Regarding the Assignment of the Pleasant Porter Lease to the Childress Royalty Company
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from S. Irby Kolb to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Land Sales Practices
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The Education Division of the United States Department of the Interior's Office of Indian Affairs is planning small-scale irrigation schemes at Fort Sill, Riverside, and Cheyenne and Arapaho schools in western Oklahoma. The goal is to improve agricultural conditions by providing water to garden crops during dry periods. The Education Division believes it is important for young Indians to participate in constructing and planning the irrigation systems."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on Irrigation and Education Plans for Fort Sill, Riverside, and Cheyenne Arapaho Schools")
![["The text discusses a plan to extend three high schools on Kiowa and Cheyenne and Arapaho reservations to full high school status in order to provide agricultural education for junior high school age students. The plan involves building construction to accommodate the students and irrigation projects are being installed. The goal is to help the Indian young people become self-supporting and self-respecting members of their community."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Expansion of Agricultural Education in Reservation Schools: A Constructive Step Toward Self-Sufficiency for Indigenous Youth")
![["The Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs is sending Senator Elmer Thomas a monograph titled How Well Are Indian Children Educated? by Shailer Peterson in response to his expressed interest."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Children's Education")
![["The text provides information about different classes of services for sending telegrams, cables, and letters through the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company. It also includes terms and conditions for transmission, delivery, and rates for different types of messages such as day letters, night letters, and deferred rate messages. The text emphasizes the importance of checking the class of service desired to ensure proper transmission and delivery of messages. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities and liabilities of the company in handling messages and provides instructions for sending different types of messages."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding Telegraph Communication Terms and Conditions")
![["The text lists a collection of various Indian relics, including tools, weapons, musical instruments, and other items. It also includes historical information about some of the items and their significance. The collection ranges from tomahawks and war clubs to musical instruments and religious books. The owner of the collection provides detailed information about each item and its history."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Catalogue of Indian Relics in the Elmer Thomas Collection at the Western History Collections")
![["A telegram was sent to Mr. Dodd requesting information on the amount of money appropriated for the building of the Chalaco School federal project. The sender, Elmer Thomas, asked for the information to be provided via Postal Telegraph."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Structure and Function of the Postal Telegraph System")
![["The author thanks Gray for sending a tanned hide for the collection in the Indian Affairs Committee Room, and informs him that the bill of lading has been signed and mailed to the Express Agent for transfer to him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Committee,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Acknowledgement for Received Tanned Hide from Fort Totten Indian Agency")
![["Two copies of a shipping receipt from American Railway Express Company in Washington D.C. Senate Office Building, one for 13 lbs. weight and the other for one box containing a Navajo rug and plaque, both addressed to Elmer Thomas, U.S. Senator."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Committee,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Record of Deliveries by Amer. Rwy. Express Company to the Senate Office Building in 1935")
![["The text is a series of telegrams discussing the assignment of the Pleasant Porter lease to Childress Royalty Company. The messages mention the paperwork being sent back for additional information and approval from the Department. The final message indicates that the papers have been received and are awaiting the Secretary's approval."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Telegraph Correspondence Regarding the Assignment of the Pleasant Porter Lease to the Childress Royalty Company")
![["The letter is from S. Irby Kolb to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concerns about the practices of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency and Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding Indian land sales. Kolb believes that he has been unfairly treated and is not asking for retroactive orders, but for future procedures to be corrected. He warns that a scandal may develop if changes are not made. Kolb also feels that he has been discriminated against and has been excluded from receiving notices of Indian land sales. He includes copies of correspondence with the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs for reference."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from S. Irby Kolb to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Land Sales Practices")