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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Mrs. Lottie Farrington and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Affairs and Relief Aid in 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Quapaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- 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_6_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Tuition Appropriations in Oklahoma Schools, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-07-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Payment to the Wyandotte Tribe in 1936
- Date:
- 1935-08-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Wyandotte Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_63_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Report on War Activities of Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries, January 18, 1945
- Date:
- 1940-06-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- URGENT APPEAL: OPA's Proposed Sugar Quota Reduction
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding H.R. 2403 and the Use of Peyote by Native Americans
- Date:
- 1945-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Peyote Bill
- Date:
- 1945-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Taxation
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_38_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Correspondence Regarding H.R. 4060 and Osage Civilization Fund Bill
- Date:
- 1945-09-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_38_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Final Settlement and Discharge for Oklahoma Indian Tribes
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The text consists of two letters, one from Mrs. Lottie Farrington to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance for her family, and another from Senator Thomas responding to her request. Mrs. Farrington explains her financial difficulties and her children's need for school clothes and shoes. Senator Thomas expresses his desire to help and suggests reaching out to local agencies for assistance. Mrs. Farrington expresses frustration at not receiving help and asks if she can purchase government surplus items. Senator Thomas reassures her that he will do what he can to help."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Mrs. Lottie Farrington and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Affairs and Relief Aid in 1935")
![["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")
![["The first letter is a response from Elmer Thomas to Elmer Petree regarding Indian tuition for the Five Civilized Tribes and Quapaw's. Thomas advises Petree to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for more information. The second letter is from Elmer Petree to Elmer Thomas, expressing concern that Osage County has not received Indian Tuition money for schools like other counties in Oklahoma and requesting Thomas to take up the matter with the Indian Department."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Tuition Appropriations in Oklahoma Schools, 1935")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a report regarding the payment to the Wyandotte Indians, and instructed Allen C. Johnson to contact the Superintendent for distribution of the funds. The Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs confirmed that funds were authorized for distribution to members of the Wyandotte Tribe. The Act of August 7, 1935 allowed for the withdrawal of funds for the tribe, and the General Accounting Office had made a settlement for the funds to be placed to the tribe's credit. Formal authority for distribution would be issued soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_57_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Wyandotte,%20May,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Payment to the Wyandotte Tribe in 1936")
![["The document is a report from the Secretary of Commerce to the President and Congress detailing the war activities of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and its subsidiaries. It discusses the creation of various subsidiary corporations to aid in national defense efforts, including the procurement of materials and operation of war plants. The report highlights the significant amount of funds disbursed and the cooperation between the RFC and other government agencies involved in war production and procurement. Additionally, it provides specific information on the operations of the Rubber Reserve Company, including the production of synthetic rubber."]](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_63_0000-Reconstruction%20Finance%20Corporation,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_63_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Report on War Activities of Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries, January 18, 1945")
![["A telegram sent by A.N. Williams, President of a company, to George B. Schwabe expressing concern about the OPA's plans to reduce sugar quotas for certain products. The sender believes the reduction will be harmful to small bottlers and requests assistance from Schwabe."]](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_46_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0007_thumbnail.jpg "URGENT APPEAL: OPA's Proposed Sugar Quota Reduction")
![["The document discusses a bill, H.R. 2403, which seeks to curtail the use of peyote and its impact on Indian tribes who use it for religious ceremonies. The author, Mr. Thompson, is seeking information and guidance on the matter and is considering potential actions to take regarding the bill. The Quapaw Indians are particularly concerned about the potential impact of the bill on their religious practices."]](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_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding H.R. 2403 and the Use of Peyote by Native Americans")
![["The document was written by Vern E. Thompson to Honorable George B. Schwabe, expressing gratitude for his interest in the peyote bill opposed by the Quapaw Indians. Thompson also mentioned their old acquaintanceship in Oklahoma and noted Schwabe's role on the Indian affairs committee."]](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_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Peyote Bill")
![["Mr. Goodwin requested legislation to be introduced in Congress by Mr. Schwabe, which was done on September 14th as H.R. 4060. Mr. Goodwin also provided a copy of the Osage Civilization fund bill for consideration, which was identical to a bill introduced by Senator Thomas. He asked for a report from the Interior to be called for when the measure is introduced."]](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_5_38_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_38_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Correspondence Regarding H.R. 4060 and Osage Civilization Fund Bill")
![["The document discusses the final settlement of claims for Oklahoma Indian tribes against the Federal government, including the payment of $3,000 to each enrolled Indian by blood. It also addresses the renunciation of tribal allegiance, removal of restrictions on land and money, and distribution of tribal money to members or their heirs. Additionally, it outlines the process for executing receipts, releasing rights, and transferring funds within a specified timeframe."]](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_5_38_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_38_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Final Settlement and Discharge for Oklahoma Indian Tribes")