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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of Contractual Disputes between Seminole Nation and John B. Campbell: A 1935 Solicitor's Opinion
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and C.P. Ellis Regarding Charles Grounds' Visit to Washington
- Date:
- 1935-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Fund Support for the Southwestern Indian Fair, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Per Capita Payment for the Seminole Tribe in 1936
- Date:
- 1935-12-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- 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_56_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Charles E. Grounds and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Relief for the Seminole Tribe in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-09-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Elmer Thomas to Vice President of The First State Bank
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Resignation Letter from Pawnee Indian School Superintendent
- Date:
- 1948-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The Office of the Solicitor for the United States Department of the Interior has been asked to provide an opinion on a contract between the Seminole Nation of Indians in Oklahoma and John B. Campbell for legal services. The contract has been subject to multiple assignments, with questions arising about the validity of these assignments. The Solicitor determines that the contract should have terminated after a five-year period unless extended due to ongoing litigation. The death of certain parties involved does not automatically end the contract, but the new assignments may not be valid without the consent of all parties involved."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20Mar.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of Contractual Disputes between Seminole Nation and John B. Campbell: A 1935 Solicitor's Opinion")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Ellis regarding Charles Grounds of the Seminole Tribe being in Washington. The writer assures Ellis that Grounds will be extended every courtesy and offers to assist him in any way possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20Mar.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and C.P. Ellis Regarding Charles Grounds' Visit to Washington")
![["The text is a series of letters discussing the Southwestern Indian Fair and requesting funds for premiums and prize ribbons for the event. The Indian Fair Association is seeking financial support from the Indian Department to ensure the success of the fair, which aims to promote Indian agriculture, stock, home economics exhibits, and other activities. The letters also emphasize the importance of allowing Indians from different jurisdictions to compete for prizes and exhibits."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fairs%20and%20Expositions,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Fund Support for the Southwestern Indian Fair, 1935")
![["The text is a series of letters regarding a per capita payment due to the Seminole Tribe of Indians. The first letter is from George Jones to Senator Elmer Thomas, thanking him for his assistance and requesting an update on the payment. The second letter is from the Seminole General Council to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting a $35 per capita payment for enrolled members of the tribe. The Council expresses their desire for the payment to be approved by Congress and acknowledges the efforts of Senators Thomas, Gore, and Representative Gassoway in obtaining the appropriation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20May-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Per Capita Payment for the Seminole Tribe in 1936")
![["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")
![["Charles E. Grounds, an attorney from Seminole, Oklahoma, writes to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting relief for the Seminole Tribe, who are facing financial difficulties and lack of employment opportunities. Senator Thomas responds, stating that he has appealed to the President for funds to help the destitute Indians and assures Grounds that he will continue to advocate for relief until action is taken. The Seminole Tribe owns land that could be used for a community project to provide employment and address their indigent Indian problems, but funding for the project has been exhausted. Grounds asks Senator Thomas for guidance on how to secure relief for the Tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20May-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Charles E. Grounds and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Relief for the Seminole Tribe in 1936")
![["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")
![["C. received a letter from Ellis regarding Grounds of the Seminole Tribe. Thomas is willing to assist Grounds in any way possible and is looking forward to receiving a visit from him."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Elmer Thomas to Vice President of The First State Bank")
![["The text is a petition from Choctaw citizens of the Choctaw Nation to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting a nominating convention to select the Principal Chief through a vote instead of presidential appointment, citing that Congress has not made any laws against the election of the Chief. They argue that the President should only use appointing powers in cases of emergency, not as the standard method of selecting the Chief."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief")
![["The document requests Mr. James D. Dunlap to submit a letter of resignation as the Superintendent has denied his request for a year's leave of absence. The document also mentions transmitting a copy of the Superintendent's letter to Congressman Albert explaining the decision. The Principal is awaiting Mr. Dunlap's reply."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Resignation Letter from Pawnee Indian School Superintendent")