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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Oklahoma Indian Relief Bill Amendments
- 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_3_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Letter from Elmer Thomas to Commissioner John Collier Regarding a Telegram from Winslow, Arizona
- 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_3_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Western Union Telegram Requesting Hearings on Oklahoma Relief Bill
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Elmer Thomas's Letter to William Zimmerman Regarding Indian Reorganization Act Election Results
- 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_3_0009
- 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 Indian Reorganization Act Election Results
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Abstract Poetry: A Journey Through Words and Meanings
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Meeting Notes with John Callier
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding the Western Union Telegraph System: A Historical Document
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Terms and Conditions of Telegraph and Cable Services by Western Union
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Assessing the Academic Achievement of Indian Children in Federal, Public, and Mission Schools: A Three-Year Study
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["Elmer Thomas is writing to Commissioner John Collier regarding a suggested amendment to the Oklahoma Indian Relief Bill. He encourages Collier to have any necessary amendments ready for when the bill comes before the Committee, as he wants the bill to be in the best shape possible. Thomas expresses his willingness to consider any amendments that may be proposed."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Oklahoma Indian Relief Bill Amendments")
![["Elmer Thomas received a telegram from people in Winslow, Arizona regarding a matter related to the Office of Indian Affairs, and he is forwarding it to Commissioner John Collier for consideration."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Letter from Elmer Thomas to Commissioner John Collier Regarding a Telegram from Winslow, Arizona")
![["The sender is requesting authorization for hearings on an Oklahoma relief bill from Honorable John Collier at the Office of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. They suggest having attorneys representing various interested Tribes attend the hearings. Patrons should check the class of service desired for the message to avoid being transmitted as a full-rate communication."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Western Union Telegram Requesting Hearings on Oklahoma Relief Bill")
![["Elmer Thomas acknowledges receipt of a letter from Assistant Commissioner William Zimmerman, Jr. regarding the results of elections held under the Indian Reorganization Act. Thomas expresses thanks and good wishes in response."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Elmer Thomas's Letter to William Zimmerman Regarding Indian Reorganization Act Election Results")
![["The text is a letter from the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Chairman Elmer Thomas, providing him with the results of the elections held under the Indian Reorganization Act as requested by Grorud."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Regarding the Indian Reorganization Act Election Results")
![["The text is a message to someone named Honella, asking for help in getting money to Jimmy Faymen. The writer mentions a need for a Sipe and mentions difficulties with getting the money. They emphasize the urgency of the situation and ask for a prompt response."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Abstract Poetry: A Journey Through Words and Meanings")
![["John Callier has an appointment on Monday evening at 8pm."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Department,%20Apr.-Aug.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Meeting Notes with John Callier")
![["The text is about a telegram sent to US Senator Elmer Thomas in Washington, D.C. The sender is requesting information about Commissioner John Collier of the Indian Offices and if he will be available for a meeting on May 25 or 26. The sender wants a response sent collect to Henryetta, Oklahoma. The text also mentions the quickest, surest, and safest way to send money is by telegraph or cable."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Department,%20Apr.-Aug.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Western Union Telegraph System: A Historical Document")
![["The text provides information about the different classes of service offered by Western Union for sending telegrams and cables, including domestic, night, day, and ship radiograms. It also outlines the terms and conditions for sending messages, including liability limitations, delivery options, and special terms for each type of service. Customers are advised to check the class of service desired to ensure proper transmission of their message."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Department,%20Apr.-Aug.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Terms and Conditions of Telegraph and Cable Services by Western Union")
![["The text summarizes the results of a three-year program testing the achievement of Indian children in federal, public, and mission schools. The program found that the problems in Indian schools are more complex than those in non-Indian schools, and that progress is being made towards educational goals for Indian children. The study aims to provide useful information for teachers and administrators to improve educational programs for Indian children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20General,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Assessing the Academic Achievement of Indian Children in Federal, Public, and Mission Schools: A Three-Year Study")