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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thoms to Commissioner John Collier Regarding Inquiry about Pottawatomie Indians
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Thomas Requesting Information on Potawatomi Indian Tribe and Chicago Lake Front Funds
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indians' Chicago Lake Front Claim
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0018
- 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 the Questioning of the 1908 Act Pertaining to Indian Treaties
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Filing of Treaty Claims for the Pottawatomie Indian Tribe: A Letter to the Secretary of Interior, 1936
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Review of Potawatomi Tribal Claims in Wisconsin and Kansas: A Letter from Assistant Commissioner William Zimmerman Jr
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- An Open Letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations by an Oklahoma Native American
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter to U.S. Senate Requesting Aid for Five Civilized Tribes Members
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Discussions on Land Program for Native Americans in 1936
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Public Auction of Indian Timber Land: A Letter of Concern to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["Elmer Thoms writes to Honorable John Collier, requesting advice for Joe Simon regarding the Pottawatomie Indians. Thoms expresses appreciation for Collier's help in the past."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thoms to Commissioner John Collier Regarding Inquiry about Pottawatomie Indians")
![["The letter is requesting information about the Potawatomie's Indian tribe and their potential settlement with the Chicago lake front money. The writer is asking if the tribe will receive compensation before an airport is built and expresses concern about their living conditions. The letter is signed by Joe Simon from Mayetta, Kansas."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Thomas Requesting Information on Potawatomi Indian Tribe and Chicago Lake Front Funds")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding a query from Joe Simon about the Chicago Lake Front Claim of the Potawatomi Indians. It states that Simon has been advised on the matter directly and his letter has been returned."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indians' Chicago Lake Front Claim")
![["The letter dated June 9, 1936, from Joe Simon, chairman of the Claims Committee in Mayetta, Kansas, is addressed to Sen-Elmer Thomas in Washington D.C. It discusses concerns about the appropriation of money under an act from 1908 and questions the validity of Indian treaties. Joe Simon requests Sen-Elmer Thomas to bring this matter to the attention of the proper authorities."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Questioning of the 1908 Act Pertaining to Indian Treaties")
![["Joe Simon, on behalf of the Pottawatomie Indian tribe of Mayetta, Kansas, is filing claims for treaties made between the tribe and the United States government. He alleges that deceptive methods were used to obtain a majority vote to commutate perpetual annuities, resulting in a loss of approximately twenty four thousand dollars per annum. The commutation was sponsored by F.C. Campbell, who was far removed from the affected tribe."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Filing of Treaty Claims for the Pottawatomie Indian Tribe: A Letter to the Secretary of Interior, 1936")
![["The text discusses various meetings and negotiations with the Potawatomi's of Kansas and Wisconsin, regarding agreements and claims. It emphasizes that there is no evidence to support the claims made by the Indians, and that the obligations of the United States have been fulfilled. The text also mentions the rejection of a proposed agreement with the tribe by Kirk, who is not qualified to investigate and prosecute tribal claims."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Review of Potawatomi Tribal Claims in Wisconsin and Kansas: A Letter from Assistant Commissioner William Zimmerman Jr")
![["The writer, Wm Blackhawk, is a Native American from Oklahoma who is frustrated with the lack of support and meaningful legislation for Oklahoma Indians. He criticizes a bill for Indian welfare as being ineffective and a waste of time and money. He questions the authority given to the Secretary of the Interior to make decisions about Indian affairs and feels that the Oklahoma Indians have no say in their own well-being. Blackhawk believes that the government has been taking advantage of Native Americans for years and calls for better treatment and support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Relief%20Measures,%20Apr.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0001_thumbnail.jpg "An Open Letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations by an Oklahoma Native American")
![["Alfred Harper, an Indian farmer with seven children, is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance in obtaining loans for agricultural purposes and government aid for basic necessities. Harper expresses concern about his children's education and the lack of clothing and food. He asks for advice on whom to approach and the best course of action to address his needs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Relief%20Measures,%20Apr.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to U.S. Senate Requesting Aid for Five Civilized Tribes Members")
![["The text discusses the Indian Administration's efforts to provide land assistance to Native Americans in order to improve their living conditions. The government has allocated funds for a land program to consolidate existing tracts and purchase new acreage. The program aims to help Redmen achieve a subsistence basis and receive aid from rehabilitation and relief sources. The text also criticizes past government policies that led to the dispossession of Indian capital assets and the creation of a race of idle landlords."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Relief%20Measures,%20Apr.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Discussions on Land Program for Native Americans in 1936")
![["The letter is expressing concern over the auction sale of Indian timber land by the United States government, specifically regarding the potential sale of the entire 22,894.55 acres to one bidder. The writer believes that selling the land in separate tracts would benefit both the Indian tribe and other citizens, as it would allow for more competition and potentially higher prices. The writer is against selling the timber in one unit to one bidder, as it could exclude independent timber men and negatively impact the local lumber industry. The letter is addressed to various government officials and advocates for fair and transparent auction practices."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Public Auction of Indian Timber Land: A Letter of Concern to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes")