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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_36_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Indian Tuition Appropriation in Osage County, 1935-1936
- Date:
- 1935-08-17
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Nation, Quapaw Nation, 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_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences over Financial Aid to the Seminole Tribe in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-11
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Seminole Tribe's Per Capita Payment Inquiry, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-05-02
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Seminole Fund Legislation
- Date:
- 1936-07-09
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- 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)
![["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")
![["Elmer Petree, Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, is requesting an appropriation for Indian tuition in Osage County similar to that paid to the Five Civilized Tribes. However, Elmer Thomas, a member of the Senate, explains that Osage County is not eligible for such payments due to the different circumstances surrounding the ownership of oil land in the county. Thomas suggests that the appropriation can only be used in counties within the boundaries of the former Five Civilized Tribes Territory. Petree is informed that there is no discrimination against Osage County in this matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20General,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Indian Tuition Appropriation in Osage County, 1935-1936")
![["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")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Chili Fish, the Assistant Chief of the Seminole Tribe, inquiring about a per capita payment to the tribe. The Office of Indian Affairs responded, stating that the money cannot be paid out per capita without authorization from Congress and should be used for the general benefit of the tribe. Chili Fish requested assistance from Senator Thomas in securing the payment, as the tribe is in dire circumstances. Senator Thomas forwarded the report to the Office of Indian Affairs for further information."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences over Financial Aid to the Seminole Tribe in 1936")
![["Elmer Thomas received a letter from Chili Fish inquiring about a per capita payment for the members of the Seminole Tribe. Thomas is following up on the matter with the Indian Office and has also written to Commissioner John Collier for advice on the issue."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Seminole Tribe's Per Capita Payment Inquiry, 1936")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of an inquiry regarding legislation concerning a Seminole fund, specifically referencing a Court of Claims decision in favor of the Seminole Nation. The case is currently pending in the Supreme Court and there has been no legislation for payment of the award as the final decision has not been determined. The sender is unable to provide information on when a decision will be made or what the outcome will be. A carbon copy of the letter is also sent to Honorable Elmer Thomas for his information."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Seminole Fund Legislation")
![["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")