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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding Appointment of Choctaw Nation Chief
- Date:
- 1937-01-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and Constituents Regarding Indigenous Land Rights and Compensation Issues
- Date:
- 1937-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Per Capita Payments
- Date:
- 1937-01-08
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Elmer Thomas' Response to Joseph Bruner Regarding the Cherokee Indians Case
- Date:
- 1937-01-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence between Oklahoma City General Hospital and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Appointments
- Date:
- 1937-01-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Legal Protests in the 1930s: Letters Between Honorable Tom Anglin and Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and O. K. Chandler regarding Appointment of Indian Affairs Commissioner
- Date:
- 1937-01-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_9_262
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Ward and Precinct Map, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1937-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_9_263
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Ward and Precinct Map, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1937-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Update on the Osage Civilization Fund Bill
- Date:
- 1937-02-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["The letter states that the appointment of the Chief of the Choctaw Nation is made by the Secretary of the Interior without the influence of Senators or Congressmen. The writer assures the recipient that the wishes of the tribe members will be considered and offers to assist if needed."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding Appointment of Choctaw Nation Chief")
![["The first text is a letter from Elmer Thomas to John Jones regarding a report from the Office of Indian Affairs about a lawsuit. The second text is a letter from Mrs. Bess Welch Davis to Elmer Thomas requesting the distribution of money from the settlement of Indian land to individual tribal members in need. Both letters show correspondence regarding legal matters and financial concerns related to Native American 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and Constituents Regarding Indigenous Land Rights and Compensation Issues")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding a query about per capita payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The letter explained that per capita payments were not permissible and that the funds belonging to the tribes would be used as a revolving fund to benefit a greater number of Indians. Senator Thomas forwarded this information to the individual who made the inquiry, James R. Spain."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Per Capita Payments")
![["Elmer Thomas responds to a letter from Joseph Bruner regarding the Cherokee Indians of North Carolina, stating that the matter will be taken up by the Committee on Indian Affairs for consideration. Thomas expresses gratitude for bringing the issue to his attention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokees%20of%20North%20Carolina,%20Feb.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_60_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Elmer Thomas' Response to Joseph Bruner Regarding the Cherokee Indians Case")
![["The letter is from Baine Dall, a doctor from Oklahoma City General Hospital, expressing gratitude to Senator Elmer Thomas for his assistance in appointments of physicians at Talihina Indian Hospital. Dall requests further information on the appointments and hopes to reciprocate the Senator's kindness in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence between Oklahoma City General Hospital and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Appointments")
![["The letter is discussing a protest filed by Pinson in a case involving Jackson Barnett. It mentions that Sims of Tulsa contacted the office on behalf of a client and will have an opportunity to file a protest as well. The letter requests for information on whether a formal protest has been filed and asks for the case to be set for a hearing if necessary. It also mentions that Judge Hayes and others may be present at the hearing."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Barnett,%20Jackson,%20Jan.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_58_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Legal Protests in the 1930s: Letters Between Honorable Tom Anglin and Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["The letter dated February 5, 1937, from Elmer Thomas to O.K. Chandler discusses Thomas' efforts to work with Commissioner Collier despite initial opposition to his appointment. Thomas emphasizes the importance of the Indian Bureau to the state and mentions the need to prioritize the interests of the 140,000 Indians in the state over personal opinions. The letter from O.K. Chandler dated January 28, 1937, expresses concerns about Collier's administration and requests public hearings to allow for opposing views to be heard. Chandler criticizes Collier's program and its potential impact on Christianity and public funds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Collier,%20John,%201935-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and O. K. Chandler regarding Appointment of Indian Affairs Commissioner")
![["The document represents a map item is a historical map of Wards 1 through 4 and their precincts in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Precincts are inscribed with y.s and no.s as well as numbers, which appear to be the outcome of a vote; the precincts that had more no votes are marked with red Xs. On verso of map, there are names inscribed. Two documents were attached to this map including another map. The first document (262-1) consists of a table of precinct numbers, wards, chairpersons, and persons making contact. The second document (262-2) is a smaller sheet of paper listing the number of precincts lost and won in each ward with totals. Historical map; 18 1/2 x17 1/16 inches; Inscriptions (within precincts; black pen; red pencil); Inscriptions (verso; black pen; blue pen; pencil) on verso of names."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_9_262_thumbnail.jpg "Ward and Precinct Map, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma")
![["The document represents a map item is a historical map of Wards 1 through 4 and their precincts in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Each ward is color-coded by-hand. Historical map (color); 18 1/2 x17 inches; Shading (crayons, drawing materials; green, yellow, purple, blue)."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_9_263_thumbnail.jpg "Ward and Precinct Map, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma")
![["Attorney F.W. Files inquires about the Osage Civilization Fund Bill to Congressman Wesley E. Disney, who responds saying he has reintroduced the bill and will work to secure its passage."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Update on the Osage Civilization Fund Bill")