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- 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_1_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Land Ownership and Development Disputes in Delaware County, Oklahoma, 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- The Progress and Promise of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance, Native Americans, International Affairs
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe, Cherokee Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965), 81st (1949-1951), 87th (1961-1963), 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953), 80th (1947-1949), 89th (1965-1967), 85th (1957-1959), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 95th (1977-1979), 84th (1955-1957), 79th (1945-1947), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Plan for Cherokee Tribe on Use and Distribution of Judgment Funds
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Shawnee Tribe, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953), 80th (1947-1949), 81st (1949-1951), 95th (1977-1979), 84th (1955-1957), 89th (1965-1967), 79th (1945-1947), 87th (1961-1963), 83rd (1953-1955), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 85th (1957-1959), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 86th (1959-1961), 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Request for Eagle Feathers: United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Keetoowah Indians, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 89th (1965-1967), 93rd (1973-1975), 80th (1947-1949), 90th (1967-1969), 94th (1975-1977), 86th (1959-1961), 88th (1963-1965), 85th (1957-1959), 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955), 95th (1977-1979), 84th (1955-1957), 79th (1945-1947), 87th (1961-1963), 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Delaware Tribe's Claims and Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearings
- Date:
- 1946-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding Assistance Programs for Northern Cheyenne Indians
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Social Welfare
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Search for Ancestral Enrollment in the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe: Correspondence of Mrs. Minnie M. Chamberlin with Senator Monroney and the National
- Date:
- 1951-06-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Delaware Indian Claims Process
- Date:
- 1953-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Stolen Treasury Bonds: Correspondence Regarding Recovery and Replacement
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indians, Cherokee Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["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 letter from A. F. Houston to a Senator regarding a petition to amend Indian laws in Delaware County, Oklahoma. The petition requests permission for Indians with restricted, unimproved land to sell it in order to improve conditions on their farms and allow others to develop the land. The letter expresses support for the resolution and requests the Senator's assistance in addressing the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Land Ownership and Development Disputes in Delaware County, Oklahoma, 1945")
![["The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, one of the Five Civilized Tribes, is making strides in government and industrial development to improve the quality of life for its people. They have a democratic tribal government and are focused on economic development through industry on Cherokee lands. The tribe has a history of resilience, including the Trail of Tears, establishment of a constitution, and achievements in education and agriculture. The Cherokee Nation owns tribal trust and government lease lands, used for grazing and some crops, with plans for development in two designated areas. Contacts for inquiries about Cherokee lands are provided."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Progress and Promise of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma")
![["The document is in response to a query about the use and distribution of Indian judgment funds for the Cherokee tribe of Oklahoma. It provides information about the Delaware-Cherokee and Cherokee-Shawnee tribes, stating that the Shawnee tribe members were included on the final Cherokee roll as \"Adopted Shawnee.\" The response assures that the comments on the funds will be submitted for consideration at a hearing in April. Another letter attached is about a proposed Cherokee Constitution draft."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Plan for Cherokee Tribe on Use and Distribution of Judgment Funds")
![["William C. Glory, Chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, is requesting the help of Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to secure fifty eagle feathers for their upcoming membership meeting. Glory emphasizes the importance of having these feathers for their ceremonial purposes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Eagle Feathers: United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma")
![["The author received a letter from Washington regarding hearings before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee for the Delaware Tribe. The author, who is no longer Chairman of the committee, referred the letter to the current Chairman, Senator O'Mahoney, who will provide information on the scheduled hearings and whether a hearing will be granted to the Delaware tribe. The author sends good wishes to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Delaware%20Indians,%20Apr.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Delaware Tribe's Claims and Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearings")
![["The document from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs provides information on the St. Labre Indian Mission School in Ashland, Montana, and the assistance programs available to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation community. It discusses the history and purpose of mission schools, the educational opportunities for Indian children, economic challenges on the reservation, efforts to address unemployment, public assistance programs, and the distribution of food commodities. The document highlights the ongoing support and assistance provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to address the needs of the community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1963 Correspondence Regarding Assistance Programs for Northern Cheyenne Indians")
![["Mrs. Minnie M. Chamberlin is seeking information about the enrollment of her great grandparents, Levi Konkapot and Mary Eliza Konkapot Mackey, who were members of the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian tribe. The National Archives and Records Service conducted a search but did not find any records of their enrollment. Mrs. Chamberlin has letters and documents that suggest her grandmother was entitled to tribal payments but it is unclear if they were ever received. She is seeking assistance from Senator Monroney in obtaining more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0024.pdf "Search for Ancestral Enrollment in the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe: Correspondence of Mrs. Minnie M. Chamberlin with Senator Monroney and the National")
![["Mrs. Mary L. Hatch inquired about the progress of the Delaware Indian claims to Congressman Page Belcher. The Indian Claims Commission had hearings on two of the claims, No. 27-A and No. 241, with briefs being filed and further consideration needed before a decision is made. The Commission does not provide printed reports of the hearings, but Congressman Belcher offered to provide more information if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Delaware Indian Claims Process")
![["Jack L. Rorschach, an attorney, wrote to Senator Monroney on behalf of Violet Mae Wesho Foreman, a Menominee Indian whose Treasury Bonds were stolen while she lived in Chicago. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided instructions for replacement of the bonds, suggesting that if they were Treasury Bonds, the loss should be reported to the Treasury Department in Chicago, and if they were issued by Menominee Enterprises, Inc., the matter should be taken up with that organization. Senator Monroney's office acknowledged the letter and promised to provide information on the replacement procedure. Violet Mae Wesho Foreman had received a $3,000 bond from the Menominee tribe, which was stolen in Chicago in 1961."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20D-F,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0014.pdf "Stolen Treasury Bonds: Correspondence Regarding Recovery and Replacement")