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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribal Land Rights in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-03-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence on Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Funds
- Date:
- 1937-04-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0008
- 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 Chief William A. Durant of the Choctaws, 1937
- Date:
- 1937-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_151
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Arkansas, White, Red, and Lower Mississippi River Basin
- Date:
- 1937-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- WaterwaysUnited States, Water resources development--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Salary Disputes of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Authorization Letter for the Purchase of Supplies for the Committee on Indian Affairs, 1937
- Date:
- 1937-04-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable Charles West Regarding Osage Civilization Bill, S. 670; H.R. 3617
- Date:
- 1937-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_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 Sale of Choctaw Tribal Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Salary Matters, 1937
- Date:
- 1937-04-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Telegram Service Classes and Terms of The Western Union Telegraph Company in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-04-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["Mrs. J. F. Pratt, Jr. writes to Senator Elmer Thomas about the Choctaw-Chickasaw Rights in the Fitts Oil Field. She expresses concern that the money from tribal properties is not benefiting enrolled members of the tribes and urges Senator Thomas to work towards per capita payments for them. She also mentions the struggles of her relatives who are in need of assistance. She requests that Senator Thomas consider their perspective and take action to address these issues."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribal Land Rights in 1937")
![["Schulte inquires about potential per capita payments for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, but Senator Thomas advises that the Bureau is not planning any such payments. He suggests that using the funds as a revolving fund would be more beneficial. Schulte seeks further information on the matter."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence on Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribal Funds")
![["The letter from Elmer Thomas informs William A. Durant that a copy of his appointment has been sent to David Budros. It also states that the affidavit of Durant's appointment was received on April 5 and the receipt was mailed to the Department of Interior on April 6. Thomas hopes Durant has received his first month's service payment and sends his regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw,%20Jan.-June,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Chief William A. Durant of the Choctaws, 1937")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title Hydrologic map by War Department, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the provided text. This hydrologic map, produced by the War Department, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, details a reservoir plan for flood control in the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. It accompanies a report dated April 6, 1937. Dimensions: Not specified."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_151_thumbnail.jpg "Arkansas, White, Red, and Lower Mississippi River Basin")
![["The text is a series of communications between Honorable W. A. Durant, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, and various officials regarding the issuance of duplicate authorization for the payment of his salary. Chief Durant is requesting prompt action on the matter and seeking clarification on why his salary has not been paid. Senator Elmer Thomas is mentioned as being involved in resolving the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw,%20Jan.-June,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Salary Disputes of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation in 1937")
![["The letter authorizes Wiss Elizebeth Durant to purchase necessary supplies for use in the Committee on Indian Affairs work, but specifies that all supplies must be purchased through Elmer Thomes' office. Thomes requests a careful check be made of all supplies charged to the Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw,%20Jan.-June,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Authorization Letter for the Purchase of Supplies for the Committee on Indian Affairs, 1937")
![["The document is addressing the Acting Secretary of the Interior regarding a Bill concerning Osage Civilization. The writer suggests corrections to the report, particularly regarding the discussion of attorneys' fees and a quotation from the Attorney General's letter. The writer believes these sections should be eliminated to avoid confusion and detracting from the main features of the Bill."]](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_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable Charles West Regarding Osage Civilization Bill, S. 670; H.R. 3617")
![["Joshua Anderson writes to Senator Elmer Thomas and Commissioner of Indian Affairs John Collier to protest the sale of Choctaw tribal lands due to concerns about theft of timber, potential oil and gas drilling, and the land's future development potential. He suggests selling the timber separately and holding off on the land sale until further investigation can be conducted. He also questions the short notice given for the sale and emphasizes the importance of preserving common holdings for the Choctaw people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw Tribal Lands in 1937")
![["The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, William A. Durant, wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas thanking him for his prompt attention to a matter regarding his salary warrants. He received a letter stating that his check would be received that week."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw,%20Jan.-June,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Salary Matters, 1937")
![["The text outlines the different classes of service for telegrams offered by the Western Union Telegraph Company, including domestic, cable, night letters, day letters, deferred messages, and ship radiograms. It also includes terms and conditions regarding liability, delivery, and rates for each type of service. Customers are advised to check the class of service desired to ensure the message is transmitted correctly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram Service Classes and Terms of The Western Union Telegraph Company in 1937")