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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and William L. Seawell Regarding the Oklahoma Indian Bill
- Date:
- 1935-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Navajo Country: A Letter from Flora Warren Seymour to Senator Thomas, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Relocation of Indian Agency Disbursement Offices
- Date:
- 1935-05-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Commendation to Honorable Virginia E. Jenckes Regarding her Speech on the Indian Problem
- Date:
- 1935-05-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Quapaw Tribal Council's Appeal to Modify Executive Order on Restricted Indian Funds Disbursement
- Date:
- 1935-06-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Western Union Telegram Service Instructions and Sample Message
- Date:
- 1935-06-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Regarding Health Condition of Governor Johnston
- Date:
- 1935-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Osage Indian Mineral Rights Earnings from 1901-1935
- Date:
- 1935-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence from Office of Indian Affairs Regarding Choctaw Nation's Per Capita Payment and Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1935-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Committee on Indian Affairs: Reports on Navajo Situation and Mescalero Indian Reservation
- Date:
- 1935-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text is a letter from William L. Seawell to Senator Elmer Thomas discussing the Oklahoma Indian bill and the disapproval of Section 8. Seawell expresses concern about the political impact of the bill in Eastern Oklahoma and suggests amendments to strengthen certain provisions. He also mentions that both houses of the State Legislature passed a resolution objecting to the bill. Seawell offers his assistance and support to Senator Thomas in navigating the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislative%20Suggestions,%20Jan.-Aug.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and William L. Seawell Regarding the Oklahoma Indian Bill")
![["Flora Warren Seymour writes to Senator Thomas about her recent visit to the Navajo country, discussing the upcoming election and issues with the central agency plan. She expresses concern about the Navajo people rejecting the Wheeler-Howard Bill due to voter turnout requirements. The central agency plan has caused controversy, with many protesting the removal of the six superintendencies. The new capital being built at Window Rock is described as having a pueblo-like appearance, with concerns about the architecture not being Navajo. Dr. Peters is considered as a replacement for Zeh, but there are reservations about his qualifications. Overall, Seymour highlights the confusion and challenges faced by the Navajo people in light of the developments in their region."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Navajo Country: A Letter from Flora Warren Seymour to Senator Thomas, 1935")
![["The letter is from Leahy to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the potential removal of the tribal disbursement office from Muskogee to Kansas City. Leahy highlights the negative impact this move would have on the community and urges Senator Thomas to take action to prevent it, citing the potential hardship it would cause for restricted Indians who rely on the services provided in Muskogee. Senator Thomas responds, assuring Leahy that he will do what he can to help prevent the removal of the disbursement office."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Disbursing%20Office,%20Apr.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Relocation of Indian Agency Disbursement Offices")
![["The letter is commending Mrs. Jenckes for her speech about Indians and their fairs, and expressing support for the idea of treating Indians the same as other citizens. The writer requests a copy of the printed hearings on the Indian question and expresses disapproval of any atheistic or communistic programs that go against American ideals. The writer, who is a Cherokee Indian, commends Mrs. Jenckes for her patriotic desire to protect American institutions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Commendation to Honorable Virginia E. Jenckes Regarding her Speech on the Indian Problem")
![["The Quapaw Tribal Council is requesting that an Executive Order requiring payments from their restricted funds to be made from a federal agency at Kansas City be rescinded. They argue that the current process is impractical for their tribe as most of their funds come from mining leases and many members are old and infirm with no other source of income. They also state that they have adequate facilities to handle applications for allowances within their tribe. The request is made out of concern for the well-being and financial stability of the restricted Quapaw Indians."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Quapaw Tribal Council's Appeal to Modify Executive Order on Restricted Indian Funds Disbursement")
![["This text is a form for sending a telegram through Western Union, with options for different types of service desired. It includes information about the importance of checking the class of service desired before sending the message. The message being sent is regarding efforts to prevent transfer of disbursement agencies from Oklahoma to Kansas City."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Disbursing%20Office,%20Apr.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Western Union Telegram Service Instructions and Sample Message")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs informs Senator Thomas that Governor Johnston cannot be moved for at least ten days due to his heart condition. He is currently resting at the Emergency Hospital and under the care of Dr. L. S. Owens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Collier,%20John,%201935-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding Health Condition of Governor Johnston")
![["Willis L. Smith requested information from the Department of the Interior regarding the amount of money paid to the Osage Indians for their mineral rights. The total amount received by the Osage Indians from oil and gas operations up to June 30, 1935, was $252,769,947.31. The request was made through Honorable Elmer Thomas, United States Senate."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Osage,%20Jan.-June.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_18_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Osage Indian Mineral Rights Earnings from 1901-1935")
![["The letter from Commissioner John Collier to John L. Richerson addresses the issue of per capita payments to the Choctaw Indians and the disposition of segregated coal lands they are interested in. It states that there are not enough funds for a payment at the moment and that the coal lands have not been sold due to the depressed condition of the coal mining industry. The letter also mentions pending Court of Claims cases for the Choctaw Nation, with no money available for tribe members unless favorable judgments are obtained and Congress makes appropriations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Indians,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence from Office of Indian Affairs Regarding Choctaw Nation's Per Capita Payment and Coal Lands")
![["The text is a letter discussing a report on the Navajo situation, with the writer recommending a visit to the Navajo capital. The report discusses the conditions on the Mescalero Indian reservation and the challenges faced by the Navajo people due to changes in administration and policies. The writer expresses concerns about the New Deal approach to Indian affairs and the need for a more practical and effective strategy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Committee on Indian Affairs: Reports on Navajo Situation and Mescalero Indian Reservation")