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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s
- Date:
- 1936-08-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Joe S. Ellis Regarding Terracing of Farmland in Oklahoma, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Support for the Indian Tubercular Sanitorium in Shawnee, 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Medical Treatment for Native Americans in 1941
- Date:
- 1940-09-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_36_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Jurisdiction and Compensation: The Black Bob Band Royal Ohio Kansas Shawnee Indians' Claims
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Republican Commitment to Indian Rights: A Letter to Congress
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Mundt, Karl Earl, 1900-1974)
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The House of Friendship: A Letter from Joseph Bruner
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Bruner, Joseph, 1872-1957
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_9_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Support of H.R. 2071: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Old Letters: Personal Stories and Historical Events from 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Legislative Bills
- Date:
- 1945-03-07
- Creator:
- Stigler, William Grady, 1891-1952
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The text includes letters and lists of names of Pottawatomie Indians requesting assistance and discussing tribal affairs. There is a mention of a request for a new committee to be appointed. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is involved in addressing these requests for assistance and relief for the Pottawatomie Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s")
![["Joe S. Ellis is seeking assistance from Honorable Elmer Thomas regarding the terracing of Indian land he has an agricultural lease on in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. He is looking for a way to have the land properly terraced without the Indians having to make sacrifices or him having to spend too much money. Senator Thomas suggests contacting the local authorities in Stillwater or the Shawnee Agency for assistance with the terracing project. Ellis is open to spending some money on the project but is seeking advice on how to proceed without incurring significant costs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Joe S. Ellis Regarding Terracing of Farmland in Oklahoma, 1936")
![["John Wesley Raley writes to Senator Elmer Thomas to express his support for the Indian Tubercular Sanitorium in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He mentions that Chamber of Commerce officials and other citizens have approached the senator on the matter and hopes for a favorable decision. Senator Thomas responds, expressing his willingness to help in any way he can and acknowledging the good work being done at the institution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Support for the Indian Tubercular Sanitorium in Shawnee, 1937")
![["The letter is a complaint from Levi W. Jones to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the poor treatment he received at Indian hospitals and from contract doctors. Jones describes his experiences at both the Shawnee and Pawnee Indian Hospitals, stating that he did not receive proper medical treatment and was treated poorly by the staff. He also mentions the mistreatment of other Indian patients at the hospitals. Jones criticizes the lack of care and attention given to Indian patients and highlights the discrimination and Bureau of Indian Affairs s he experienced during his visits to the hospitals."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Medical Treatment for Native Americans in 1941")
![["The document discusses a bill that confers jurisdiction on the court of claims to hear and determine the claims of the Black Bob Band Royal Ohio Kansas Shawnee Indians against the United States. The claims relate to losses caused by the failure of the United States to comply with treaties and agreements. The bill also addresses compensation for the loss of interest and property of the Ohio Royal Kansas Shawnee Nation. The claims must be brought as a class action and only pertain to the Cherokee tribe in Oklahoma."]](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_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_36_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Jurisdiction and Compensation: The Black Bob Band Royal Ohio Kansas Shawnee Indians' Claims")
![["The document is from the American Indian Federation to Congressman Karl He Munat, discussing the Republican party's pledge to the Indians in the 1940 and 1944 national platforms and expressing disagreement with a claims commission proposed in a bill. The Federation expresses confidence in the ability of Republican members of Congress to produce legislation in line with the party's pledge to the Indians."]](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_55_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Republican Commitment to Indian Rights: A Letter to Congress")
![["The document is a letter from Joseph Bruner to a recipient discussing the importance of hospitalization and education for Native Americans, regardless of financial concerns. Bruner suggests introducing a bill if Stigler is defeated, which would align with the national platform and be good politics. He expresses his support for the recipient and promises to stand by them in the future."]](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_55_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0016_thumbnail.jpg "The House of Friendship: A Letter from Joseph Bruner")
![["The document is addressing the issue of a potential salary cut for postal employees, which could negatively impact the service. The writer urges Honorable George B. Schwabe to support H.R. 2071 to prevent this from happening."]](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_9_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_9_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Support of H.R. 2071: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["The letter is written by someone to their friend Letha, updating them on various events in their life. The writer mentions family members and friends, as well as their husband's discharge from the hospital and their new house. The writer also asks for advice on connecting their water pipes to the government line and getting proof of a friend's survival in Germany."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Old Letters: Personal Stories and Historical Events from 1945")
![["In this text, Congressman W. G. Stigler is referring a constituent's letter to Honorable G. B. Schwabe for handling. The constituent expresses appreciation for Stigler's interest in introducing two measures and requests copies of the bills for distribution to committee members. The constituent also asks for a copy of the last report and record."]](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_55_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Legislative Bills")