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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between R. L. Whitcomb and Senator Almer Thomas concerning Indian Road Construction
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_053_12_11_1_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- American Indian Exposition: A Historical Letter from 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1945-1946 Senate Bill S. 1439: Amending the Act for Refund of Taxes Illegally Paid by Indian Citizens
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_108
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Twenty-year Development Plan for the S.P.A. (Southwestern Power Administration)
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_123
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Existing Systems of Transmission Lines in the Southwest
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_93
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- S.P.A. (Southwestern Power Administration) Service Area Map
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_5_168
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Flood Prevention Project Overview for Bixby, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-01-01/1945-12-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Inclusion of Merchant Marines in G.I. Bill of Rights
- Date:
- 1945-01-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
![["R. L. Whitcomb from Muskogee, Oklahoma wrote a letter to Senator Elmer E. Thomas requesting an appointment to discuss Indian road construction. In response, Virginia Smith, on behalf of Senator Thomas, acknowledged the letter and informed Whitcomb that the Senator was on the West Coast and planned to return to Washington in December. Smith offered assistance and assured that the letter would be brought to the Senator's attention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between R. L. Whitcomb and Senator Almer Thomas concerning Indian Road Construction")
![["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")
![["The text is a letter discussing plans for the American Indian Exposition in Oklahoma, including the need for funds and entertainment, and an invitation for Senator Elmer Thomas to attend. The letter also mentions support from Congressman Jed Johnson and Governor Kerr for federal and state funds for the event."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "American Indian Exposition: A Historical Letter from 1945")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is responding to a letter from Mrs. N. F. Orr regarding the payment to Indian tribes for the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt lands. The Office of Indian Affairs is working on negotiations for the purchase price and distribution of proceeds, with consideration given to Mrs. Orr's suggestions. Mrs. Orr suggests monthly payments of $100 to all Indians, as some are in need and struggling to make a living."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales")
![["This bill seeks to amend a previous act to allow refunds for taxes illegally paid by Indian citizens in certain circumstances, including those who received land allotments exempt from taxation. It also allows for refunds for those who were erroneously or illegally taxed and filed a claim before January 29, 1944."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislation,%20Jan.-Jul.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1945-1946 Senate Bill S. 1439: Amending the Act for Refund of Taxes Illegally Paid by Indian Citizens")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. The title is Coverage Map by Southwestern Power Administration. This map illustrates existing power lines and proposed S.P.A. lines. 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_108_thumbnail.jpg "Twenty-year Development Plan for the S.P.A. (Southwestern Power Administration)")
![["This document presents two coverage maps provided by the Southwestern Power Administration. 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_123_thumbnail.jpg "Existing Systems of Transmission Lines in the Southwest")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. This coverage map, titled Coverage map by the U.S. Department of the Interior, is part of a 20-year development plan and illustrates existing and proposed power lines. 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_93_thumbnail.jpg "S.P.A. (Southwestern Power Administration) Service Area Map")
![["The document represents a map item is a relief and watershed map of Bixby, Oklahoma and its vicinity. Map features boundaries of the 1945 flood limits and contributing drainage area. The clearing channels, project limits, and improved channel are indicated on the map. Additionally, oil wells, levees, and the Arkansas River are indicated on the map. Relief map (watershed map; diazotype, blackline print); 10 7/16 x 15 13/16 inches."]](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_5_168_thumbnail.jpg "Flood Prevention Project Overview for Bixby, Oklahoma")
![["The document includes correspondence between J. Ward Smith and Congressman George Schwabe regarding the inclusion of Merchant Marines in the \"G.I. Bill of Rights.\" Smith expresses the importance of this issue due to the large number of men from Tulsa in the Merchant Marines and shares clippings highlighting the dangers and lack of benefits for these sailors. The Merchant Marines feel they deserve the same recognition and benefits as navy and army personnel, including education rights, job protection, and medical care for themselves and their families. They also stress the need for more older, experienced men to join the merchant marine service."]](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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Inclusion of Merchant Marines in G.I. Bill of Rights")