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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Claude Weaver Collection
- Title:
- The Famous Brick Kiln Decision of Judge C.B. Kilgore
- Date:
- 1895-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 55th (1897-1899), 57th (1901-1903), 56th (1899-1901), 54th (1895-1897)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Claude Weaver Collection
- Title:
- Dismissal of Appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Indian Territory
- Date:
- 1895-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 57th (1901-1903), 55th (1897-1899), 54th (1895-1897), 56th (1899-1901)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Claude Weaver Collection
- Title:
- Title: Dispute Over Administration of W.I. Byars Estate
- Date:
- 1895-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 57th (1901-1903), 55th (1897-1899), 54th (1895-1897), 56th (1899-1901)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and Legislation of 1906
- Date:
- 1906-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 59th (1905-1907)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter on the Financing of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Schools and Hospital
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- 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_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_34_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter Regarding Annual Payments to Five Tribes Indians
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Settling Native American Claims Against the Government in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes Claims
- Date:
- 1936-04-29
- 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_63_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Dierks Lumber & Coal Company's Application to Purchase Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Timber
- Date:
- 1936-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The document discusses the famous brick kiln decision made by Judge C.B. Kilgore in the United States Court for the southern district of the Indian Territory. The case involved a dispute between a brick maker named Brown and a firm of merchants named Robinson and Fields. Judge Kilgore ruled in favor of both parties, finding the merchants had a valid claim for goods and services provided, and also ruling in favor of Brown for the amount of bricks he claimed to have made. Kilgore also criticized the merchants for taking the law into their own hands and awarded additional bricks to Brown as compensation for their trespass. The case was eventually settled out of court."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Claude%20Weaver%20Collection,%201861-1953/Legal%20Career-CAC_CC_055_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0000-Indian%20Territory,%201895-1902/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0002_thumbnail.jpg "The Famous Brick Kiln Decision of Judge C.B. Kilgore")
![["This text is a brief for the appellee in a replevin case involving personal property. The case was tried in the Mayor's Court of Pauls Valley, Indian Territory, and the appellant, Wettermark, sought to appeal to the United States Court but failed to do so within the required time and with the necessary documentation. The Court dismissed the appeal due to procedural errors. The appellee argues that the privilege of appeal is not an inherent right and that the appellant had already had their day in court."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Claude%20Weaver%20Collection,%201861-1953/Legal%20Career-CAC_CC_055_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0000-Indian%20Territory,%201895-1902/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Dismissal of Appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Indian Territory")
![["This text is a legal brief presenting arguments against the removal of the administrator of the estate of W. Byars. The brief challenges statements made by the opposing counsel, Mr. Ledbetter, and argues that there is no evidence to support his claims. It questions the motives behind the accusations and argues that the administrator acted within the law in handling the estate. The brief concludes by stating that the evidence overwhelmingly supports the administrator."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Claude%20Weaver%20Collection,%201861-1953/Legal%20Career-CAC_CC_055_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0000-Indian%20Territory,%201895-1902/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Dispute Over Administration of W.I. Byars Estate")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a report from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding a matter he was interested in and forwarded it to Honorable Tom Anglin. The report pertained to Section 14 of the Act of April 26, 1906. The Indian Office was unable to locate the original draft of the legislation, but suggested obtaining a copy from the H. R. Document Room. The letter also mentioned briefs filed by B. B. Blakeney, Esq. regarding the status of certain lands within the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Senator Thomas was advised to refer to the enclosed Indian Office letter sent to Honorable Tom Anglin for further information."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and Legislation of 1906")
![["The letter addresses the inquiry about how Indian schools are financed since the funds of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes have been exhausted. It explains that the former tribal boarding schools are now supported by annual appropriations of Federal funds, and no tribal money is used for them. Additionally, the Government pays for the tuition of Indian children attending public schools and supports day schools for their benefit. The Indian hospital at Lawton is also supported by annual Federal funds."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter on the Financing of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Schools and Hospital")
![["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")
![["Mrs. Pearl Sellers inquired about funds due to the Five Tribes Indians in a letter to Senator Thomas. Per capita payments are authorized for the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes under the Act of February 14, 1920. The Act of June 19, 1934 provides for the payment of the Greek judgement fund to members of the Creek Tribe. The funds of the Seminoles can only be expended upon appropriations made by Congress. Assistant Commissioner F.H. Daiker responded to Mrs. Sellers' inquiry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter Regarding Annual Payments to Five Tribes Indians")
![["Mrs. Lela Hulsey wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas about the Indian claim against the government, expressing the need for the debt to be settled. She mentioned that the Department of Justice is delaying the case, and requested assistance in getting the money owed to the Indians. Senator Thomas responded, assuring Mrs. Hulsey that he will do his best to help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Settling Native American Claims Against the Government in 1936")
![["The text is a letter from the Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs in the United States Senate, responding to a letter inquiring about lease district claims for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The Chairman states that the claims will be heard before the Court of Claims soon, and they are confident of a favorable decision. The recipient will be informed of the decision once it has been made."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes Claims")
![["The letter from Elmer Thomas to Dierks Lumber and Coal Company acknowledges receipt of their application to purchase timber from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Thomas states that he will advise them further when he has more information. The reply from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledges the receipt of Thomas's letter and states that the matter is under consideration, with further updates to follow."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Dierks Lumber & Coal Company's Application to Purchase Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Timber")