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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Supply of Radium Water to the Indian Hospital at Claremore, 1935-1936
- Date:
- 1935-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_26_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Regarding Representation of Absentee Shawnee Tribe at Congressional Hearings
- Date:
- 1935-04-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0003
- 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 William L. Seawell Regarding the Oklahoma Indian Bill
- Date:
- 1935-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Navajo Country: A Letter from Flora Warren Seymour to Senator Thomas, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Relocation of Indian Agency Disbursement Offices
- Date:
- 1935-05-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Commendation to Honorable Virginia E. Jenckes Regarding her Speech on the Indian Problem
- Date:
- 1935-05-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Quapaw Tribal Council's Appeal to Modify Executive Order on Restricted Indian Funds Disbursement
- Date:
- 1935-06-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Regarding Health Condition of Governor Johnston
- Date:
- 1935-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0005
- 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 Quapaw Tribal Council Disputes - June 29, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-06-29
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Osage Indian Mineral Rights Earnings from 1901-1935
- Date:
- 1935-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["John Q. Chambers writes to Honorable John Collier requesting assistance in providing radium water for the U.S. Indian Service Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma, as mandated by a 1928 Act of Congress. Chambers emphasizes the benefits of radium water and urges Collier to ensure its installation or make provisions for it in the new WPA-funded hospital annex. He also asks for the City of Claremore to fulfill their agreement to provide the radium water for free. Elmer Thomas expresses his willingness to assist in the matter and follows up with Collier to inquire about any developments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Supply of Radium Water to the Indian Hospital at Claremore, 1935-1936")
![["Chief Little Jim of Norman, Oklahoma, wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern that his band was not given the opportunity to be represented at Congressional hearings regarding the Thomas-Rogers Bill. Senator Thomas forwarded the letter to John Collier, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, who responded stating that a delegate had already been selected for the Absentee Shawnee Indian Tribe to represent them at the hearings. The Indian Office provided documentation showing that the selection process had been followed and that no further appeals would be considered. Senator Thomas informed Chief Little Jim of this decision and stated that another delegate would not be authorized to attend the hearings."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_26_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Shawnee%20Indians,%20Absentee,%20Apr.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_26_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding Representation of Absentee Shawnee Tribe at Congressional Hearings")
![["The text is a letter from William L. Seawell to Senator Elmer Thomas discussing the Oklahoma Indian bill and the disapproval of Section 8. Seawell expresses concern about the political impact of the bill in Eastern Oklahoma and suggests amendments to strengthen certain provisions. He also mentions that both houses of the State Legislature passed a resolution objecting to the bill. Seawell offers his assistance and support to Senator Thomas in navigating the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislative%20Suggestions,%20Jan.-Aug.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and William L. Seawell Regarding the Oklahoma Indian Bill")
![["Flora Warren Seymour writes to Senator Thomas about her recent visit to the Navajo country, discussing the upcoming election and issues with the central agency plan. She expresses concern about the Navajo people rejecting the Wheeler-Howard Bill due to voter turnout requirements. The central agency plan has caused controversy, with many protesting the removal of the six superintendencies. The new capital being built at Window Rock is described as having a pueblo-like appearance, with concerns about the architecture not being Navajo. Dr. Peters is considered as a replacement for Zeh, but there are reservations about his qualifications. Overall, Seymour highlights the confusion and challenges faced by the Navajo people in light of the developments in their region."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Navajo Country: A Letter from Flora Warren Seymour to Senator Thomas, 1935")
![["The letter is from Leahy to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the potential removal of the tribal disbursement office from Muskogee to Kansas City. Leahy highlights the negative impact this move would have on the community and urges Senator Thomas to take action to prevent it, citing the potential hardship it would cause for restricted Indians who rely on the services provided in Muskogee. Senator Thomas responds, assuring Leahy that he will do what he can to help prevent the removal of the disbursement office."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Relocation of Indian Agency Disbursement Offices")
![["The letter is commending Mrs. Jenckes for her speech about Indians and their fairs, and expressing support for the idea of treating Indians the same as other citizens. The writer requests a copy of the printed hearings on the Indian question and expresses disapproval of any atheistic or communistic programs that go against American ideals. The writer, who is a Cherokee Indian, commends Mrs. Jenckes for her patriotic desire to protect American institutions."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Commendation to Honorable Virginia E. Jenckes Regarding her Speech on the Indian Problem")
![["The Quapaw Tribal Council is requesting that an Executive Order requiring payments from their restricted funds to be made from a federal agency at Kansas City be rescinded. They argue that the current process is impractical for their tribe as most of their funds come from mining leases and many members are old and infirm with no other source of income. They also state that they have adequate facilities to handle applications for allowances within their tribe. The request is made out of concern for the well-being and financial stability of the restricted Quapaw Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Quapaw Tribal Council's Appeal to Modify Executive Order on Restricted Indian Funds Disbursement")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs informs Senator Thomas that Governor Johnston cannot be moved for at least ten days due to his heart condition. He is currently resting at the Emergency Hospital and under the care of Dr. L. S. Owens."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding Health Condition of Governor Johnston")
![["Thompson & Roberts, Attorneys at Law, wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas on June 29, 1935, regarding the Quapaw Tribal Council's objections to an Executive Order. They expressed concerns about a provision in the Indian Bill that imposed a tax on the Quapaw Indians' funds. They argued that this provision was unconstitutional and unjust. They suggested amending the bill to remove this tax and ensure that the Quapaw Indians' invested funds remain tax-free."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Quapaw Tribal Council Disputes - June 29, 1935")
![["Willis L. Smith requested information from the Department of the Interior regarding the amount of money paid to the Osage Indians for their mineral rights. The total amount received by the Osage Indians from oil and gas operations up to June 30, 1935, was $252,769,947.31. The request was made through Honorable Elmer Thomas, United States Senate."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Osage,%20Jan.-June.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_18_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Osage Indian Mineral Rights Earnings from 1901-1935")