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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1923 Correspondence Requesting Transfer of Personnel within the United States Indian Service
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Telegram Communication: Understanding Symbols and Services in 1922 Western Union Messages
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Inheritance Issues in Mexico, 1923
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_21_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Endorsement Letter for Honorable Edward Campbell Little as Circuit Court Judge in 1921
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_28_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Official Communication: House of Representatives Commission on Indian Affairs to Jan Ragland
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_28_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Concho Sand Pit Controversy in 1921
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Civil service--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Understanding Telegram and Letter Classifications and Symbols in Western Union Communications
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Western Union Telegram and Service Class Codes: A Historical Document
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1922 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of J.E. Shields as Principal of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian School
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1922 Letter Regarding School Principal Appointment and Political Developments in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1921-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
![["A letter is written by W. Thomas to Honorable L.M. Gensman requesting assistance in transferring a man named Smith, who is an efficient employee, back to Oklahoma. Smith has been working as an engineer in Montana but is eager to return to Oklahoma. Thomas appreciates any help Gensman can provide and expresses gratitude for past assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0000-D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1923 Correspondence Requesting Transfer of Personnel within the United States Indian Service")
![["The document provides information on the symbols used to indicate different classes of service for Western Union telegrams, including Telegram, Day Letter, Blue, Night Message, Nite, and Night Letter. If none of these symbols appear, it is considered a telegram. The sender is requesting an update on their case in a message to a representative in Washington, DC."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0000-D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram Communication: Understanding Symbols and Services in 1922 Western Union Messages")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between various individuals regarding the desire of Mr. John Greany, a disciplinarian at the Concho Indian School in Oklahoma, to be transferred to the Riverside School in Anadarko. The documents include requests for information, expressions of support, and updates on the status of the transfer request. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Charles H. Burke, indicates that there are currently no suitable openings for Mr. Greany, but will consider the request when an opportunity arises."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0000-D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Inheritance Issues in Mexico, 1923")
![["The document mentions the House of Representatives and a commission on Indian affairs being given to Jan Ragland. It also states that the business being conducted is official and free."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_21_0000-Gr%20-%20Hard/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_21_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Endorsement Letter for Honorable Edward Campbell Little as Circuit Court Judge in 1921")
![["The document describes a reservation showing the location of a school and agency grounds, including wells and a proposed sand pit. It mentions the West boundary of the school grounds and the source of water. It also notes that the sand pit is the property of Fay Ragle and a proposed location asked by Ra."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_28_0000-Ragland,%20Fay,%201921/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_28_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Official Communication: House of Representatives Commission on Indian Affairs to Jan Ragland")
![["The document discusses a situation where a government contract for sand mining is being recommended to be given to an individual without the necessary equipment, instead of to Mr. Ragland who is well-equipped for the job. The document requests an investigation into the matter to ensure that the contract is awarded in the best interest of the public service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_28_0000-Ragland,%20Fay,%201921/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_28_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Concho Sand Pit Controversy in 1921")
![["The document explains the different symbols used to indicate the class of service for telegrams, such as Day Letter, Blue, Night Letter, and Night Message. It also mentions that if none of these symbols appear, it is a regular telegram. Additionally, it mentions a message about petitions being prepared by Indians to protest the actions of Congressman McClintock."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding Telegram and Letter Classifications and Symbols in Western Union Communications")
![["The Chamber of Commerce in El Reno, Oklahoma is urging Congressman L. M. Gensman to pay immediate attention to a protest regarding the consolidation of a location at Concho rather than Clinton. They highlight the benefits of Concho and express concern about lack of response to their previous inquiries. They also inquire about Harreld's stance on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Western Union Telegram and Service Class Codes: A Historical Document")
![["The author met with Mr. Burke before his western trip and discussed talking to Mr. Peairs about their mutual friend Shields. Mr. Burke promised to look into the matter and keep the author updated. The author assures the recipient that they will do everything they can to help Mr. Shields."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1922 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of J.E. Shields as Principal of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian School")
![["The sender acknowledges receiving the recipient's endorsement for a position at Moncho School, clarifying that the appointment is not political. They offer to provide a general statement about the recipient's qualifications to the Commissioner, but indicate that the final decision will likely be made by someone else. The sender also offers to help the recipient in any way possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0015_thumbnail.jpg "1922 Letter Regarding School Principal Appointment and Political Developments in Oklahoma")