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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter Correspondence Between Secretary John J. Underwood and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw Indians Resolution, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Coal-Asphalt Land Sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Olive Leeper and Senator Elmer Thomas Concerning the Choctaw Indian Tribe Leadership
- Date:
- 1946-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Proposed Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-04-15
- 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_14A_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence regarding Chickasaw and Choctaw Land Disposition in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-04-18
- 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_13_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-04-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_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 Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_44_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Gratitude for Assistance: Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1946-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands and Appointment of a New Chief
- Date:
- 1946-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Underwood sent a letter to Senator Thomas on behalf of the Choctaw Indians, regarding a resolution passed at a meeting. The letter acknowledges receipt of the resolution and states that it has been placed on the Senator's desk for his attention when he returns."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Correspondence Between Secretary John J. Underwood and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw Indians Resolution, 1946")
![["Elmer Thomas received a letter from Andy Young expressing interest in the sale of coal-asphalt land of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation. Thomas forwarded Young's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs for an update. He also received a letter from Jack Love inquiring about the status of the land sale, to which Thomas explained the process and current situation."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Coal-Asphalt Land Sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation in 1946")
![["Miss Olive Leeper wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas on March 22, 1946, suggesting the appointment of J.H. Belvin as the new Chief of the Choctaw Indian Tribe, replacing Durant. Senator Thomas responded on April 2, 1946, thanking Miss Leeper for her suggestions and assuring her that her views will be taken into consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Olive Leeper and Senator Elmer Thomas Concerning the Choctaw Indian Tribe Leadership")
![["Sturdivant inquired about the status of the proposed sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt deposits. The Secretary of the Interior is considering a report on the value of the deposits. Once a contract is agreed upon and signed by tribal officials, it will be presented to the tribes for approval and then to Congress for final approval. Senator Thomas will keep Sturdivant updated on the progress of the sale."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Proposed Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits, 1946")
![["Mrs. Jake Moseley is inquiring about the sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw coal and asphalt lands, and Senator Elmer Thomas suggests contacting Indian Office officials for information. Mrs. Moseley also asks about payments to Chickasaw Indians for their mineral rights."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence regarding Chickasaw and Choctaw Land Disposition in 1946")
![["The letter is written by Mrs. Thos. O. Kirby and Andy, Choctaw tribe members, to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting the appointment of J.H. Belvin as the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe. They express the need for a change in leadership and believe Belvin will be a good advocate for the tribe. They emphasize the importance of providing for the needs of the tribe members. The Senator is advised to recommend Belvin directly to the Secretary of the Interior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946")
![["Mrs. J.B. Johnson writes to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing her support for J.H. Belvin to be appointed as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians. Senator Thomas explains that the President makes the appointment based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, and suggests that Mrs. Johnson write directly to the Secretary of the Interior. He also mentions that such appointments do not require Senate confirmation and are typically carried out by the administrative branch without consultation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946")
![["The document is a letter from Mrs. A. Bowman to Honorable George B. Schwabe, thanking him for his efforts in helping ensure her son on Kwajalein Island receives their letters. Mrs. Bowman expresses gratitude for Schwabe's assistance and acknowledges his availability in times of need."]](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_3_44_0000-Post%20Office,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_44_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Gratitude for Assistance: Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["John Battiste is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the appointment of J. H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians. Senator Thomas explains that the President makes the appointment based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, and it does not require confirmation by the Senate. Senator Thomas advises Battiste to write directly to the Secretary of the Interior for further information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe")
![["The letter is in response to McIntosh's interest in the sale of coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The author explains that the appointment of a Chief of the Choctaws is made by the President, based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior. The author suggests McIntosh contact the Secretary of the Interior directly. McIntosh also requests assistance in ensuring that his family receives their fair share of the sale."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands and Appointment of a New Chief")