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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Adair County Project: Proposal for Conservation and Development of Indian Lands in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_11_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Indian Mission's Application for Barracks Buildings: Letters Between C.A. Vammen and Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1935-04-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Supply of Radium Water to the Indian Hospital at Claremore, 1935-1936
- Date:
- 1935-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- 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_31_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Settlement of Cherokee and Choctaw Indian Claims, 1936
- Date:
- 1935-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_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 John Q. Chambers to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Need for Radium Water at U.S. Indian Service Hospital
- Date:
- 1936-04-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter to Congressman Blanton Regarding Cherokee Tribe Charges
- Date:
- 1936-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Leon S. Hirsh and Virginia Smith Regarding Land Rights of Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing the Adair County Project in Oklahoma for the conservation and development of natural resources. The project includes the acquisition of approximately 34,531 acres, with options for additional tracts. It aims to provide relief to poverty-stricken Cherokee Indians and others in the area by creating subsistence farms. The project is endorsed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and requests approval and funding from the Department of Agriculture."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Adair County Project: Proposal for Conservation and Development of Indian Lands in Oklahoma")
![["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")
![["The text is a series of correspondences regarding an application made by C. A. Vammen, Superintendent of the Cherokee Indian Mission in Oakes, Oklahoma, for barracks buildings located on the Pryor Prisoner of War Camp to be used for educational purposes. The application is being reviewed by the War Assets Administration and the Office of Real Property Disposal, with an advisory report from the U.S. Office of Education awaited. The eligibility and discount amount cannot be determined until the recommendations are received. The letters assure that the application will receive full consideration and hope for a favorable decision to assign the property to the Cherokee Indian Mission. Senator Elmer Thomas is requested to influence the War Assets Administration in favor of the application."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee%20Indian%20Mission,%20Dec.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Indian Mission's Application for Barracks Buildings: Letters Between C.A. Vammen and Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["Mrs. M. J. Conrad wrote a letter inquiring about Indian matters, specifically related to the Cherokee tribe. Elmer Thomas received the letter and forwarded it to Honorable John Collier, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting him to provide information to Mrs. Conrad. Thomas assured Mrs. Conrad that he will ask for a report on her inquiries and provide her with more information when available."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Indian Affairs")
![["John Q. Chambers writes to Honorable John Collier requesting assistance in providing radium water for the U.S. Indian Service Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma, as mandated by a 1928 Act of Congress. Chambers emphasizes the benefits of radium water and urges Collier to ensure its installation or make provisions for it in the new WPA-funded hospital annex. He also asks for the City of Claremore to fulfill their agreement to provide the radium water for free. Elmer Thomas expresses his willingness to assist in the matter and follows up with Collier to inquire about any developments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Supply of Radium Water to the Indian Hospital at Claremore, 1935-1936")
![["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 text is a series of letters regarding the settlement of claims of the Cherokee and Choctaw Indians and the possibility of a per capita payment. The Court of Claims rendered decisions unfavorable to the Cherokee Indians, and no payment is anticipated. For the Choctaw Indians, a per capita payment of $5.00 is considered, but it is believed that conserving the funds for the general benefit of the tribe is more important at this time. The letters acknowledge communication from Senator Elmer Thomas and inform John L. Richerson of the status of the claims."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee%20Indians,%20Mar.-May,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Settlement of Cherokee and Choctaw Indian Claims, 1936")
![["John Chambers is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas to request help in getting Radium Water installed at the U.S. Indian Service Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma. He explains that the city of Claremore has not provided the water as required by Congress, and that it would greatly benefit the afflicted patients at the hospital. Chambers expresses gratitude for Senator Thomas' past help and asks for assistance in this matter. He also mentions that he has spoken to several Indians who agree that Radium Water would be beneficial to the hospital."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from John Q. Chambers to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Need for Radium Water at U.S. Indian Service Hospital")
![["A response to Congressman Blanton regarding charges filed by individuals claiming to represent the Cherokee Indian Tribe of North Carolina. The galley proof of the charges is being studied by the Committee of Indian Affairs, and a decision on whether to proceed with an investigation will be made soon. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has been asked to review the charges and provide a reply, after which final consideration and action will be taken by the Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee%20Indians,%20Mar.-May,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Congressman Blanton Regarding Cherokee Tribe Charges")
![["Leon S. Hirsh writes to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance in a legal matter involving oil wells on tribal lands. He proposes a lawsuit to recover funds for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Hirsh expresses a desire for a part-time position with the Department of Justice to pursue the case and suggests that Thomas could benefit from association with the litigation. Virginia Smith, on behalf of Senator Thomas, acknowledges receipt of the letter and assures that it will be brought to Thomas's attention upon his return to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Leon S. Hirsh and Virginia Smith Regarding Land Rights of Five Civilized Tribes")