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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Acknowledgement for Received Tanned Hide from Fort Totten Indian Agency
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from S. Irby Kolb to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Land Sales Practices
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Sale of Unallotted Land Tracts
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Senate Subcommittee Hearings on S. 3293: A Bill Providing Old-Age Pensions for Indians - July 26 and 27, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- List of U.S Senate Committee on Appropriations and Telegram Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals Funding
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Financial State of the Country and Potential Opportunities in Indian Health Services
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Dr. Mary E. Tatman: 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_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 Ponca Indian Tribal Business Council and U.S. Government over Disbursing Office Relocation
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Tonkawa Indians, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between W. M. Gallagher and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Handling of Individual Indian Moneys in 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Election Inquiry from Joe Simon
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The author thanks Gray for sending a tanned hide for the collection in the Indian Affairs Committee Room, and informs him that the bill of lading has been signed and mailed to the Express Agent for transfer to him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Committee,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Acknowledgement for Received Tanned Hide from Fort Totten Indian Agency")
![["The letter is from S. Irby Kolb to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concerns about the practices of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency and Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding Indian land sales. Kolb believes that he has been unfairly treated and is not asking for retroactive orders, but for future procedures to be corrected. He warns that a scandal may develop if changes are not made. Kolb also feels that he has been discriminated against and has been excluded from receiving notices of Indian land sales. He includes copies of correspondence with the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs for reference."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201936-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from S. Irby Kolb to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Land Sales Practices")
![["The letter is thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for forwarding a letter from the Director of Forestry regarding the possible sale of scattered unallotted land tracts. The writer believes that selling these tracts would be in the best interest of the Indians, as the timber on the land is being stolen."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0010_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Sale of Unallotted Land Tracts")
![["The text discusses a bill (S. 3293) that provides old-age pensions for Indians in the United States. Hearings were held before the Indian Affairs Committee of the Senate Subcommittee. The document was printed for the use of the Committee on Indian Affairs during the Seventy-Fourth Congress, First Session in July 1935."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Subcommittee Hearings on S. 3293: A Bill Providing Old-Age Pensions for Indians - July 26 and 27, 1935")
![["The text includes a list of members of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations, a telegram related to retaining funds for Indian hospitals in Oklahoma, and terms and conditions for sending messages through a telecommunication company."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "List of U.S Senate Committee on Appropriations and Telegram Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals Funding")
![["The letter is from Dr. M. E. Tatman to Senator Elmer Thomas discussing economic issues, inflation, and potential opportunities for Dr. Tatman to work in the Indian Service. The letter also mentions Paul Mallon's comments on inflation and suggests strategies for political success. Dr. Tatman also expresses interest in working with Indian women for the advancement of their race."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Financial State of the Country and Potential Opportunities in Indian Health Services")
![["Dr. Tatman expresses condolences to Senator Thomas over the death of Capps and discusses potential reasons for his suicide. She also expresses interest in a job at the Indian Hospital in Lawton and Senator Thomas explains the Civil Service requirements for such positions. Senator Thomas expresses support for Dr. Tatman's goals and willingness to help if any opportunities arise."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Dr. Mary E. Tatman: 1935")
![["The Ponca Indian Business Council sent a petition to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance to prevent the removal of the Disbursing department from the Pawnee Indian Agency to a remote location. The Office of Indian Affairs clarified in a letter to Senator Thomas that the decision to consolidate disbursing activities under the Division of Disbursement was made by the President, not the Office of Indian Affairs. The Council expressed concerns about the inconvenience and hardship this move would cause for tribal members, and requested that the department be relocated to a more accessible location. Senator Thomas assured the Council that he would keep their concerns in mind and work towards finding a solution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Disbursing%20Office,%20Apr.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence between Ponca Indian Tribal Business Council and U.S. Government over Disbursing Office Relocation")
![["The letter from W. M. Gallagher to Senator Elmer Thomas discusses the handling of Individual Indian Moneys in Oklahoma, suggesting that moving the payment of these funds elsewhere could have negative consequences for the state. Gallagher believes that the Treasury Department may not want to undertake this task. Senator Thomas acknowledges the suggestion and promises to give it attention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Disbursing%20Office,%20Apr.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between W. M. Gallagher and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Handling of Individual Indian Moneys in 1935")
![["The letter is acknowledging receipt of a letter from Senator Thomas, enclosing a letter from Joe Simon regarding an election on September 17. The Indian Office is unaware of this election and is requesting a report from the Potawatomi Agency before responding to Simon's concerns. Further communication on the matter will be provided to Senator Thomas."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Election Inquiry from Joe Simon")