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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from Elmer Thomas to Joe Simon Regarding Information from the Indian Office
- Date:
- 1936-06-29
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Status of Picture Procurement for State Institutions
- Date:
- 1936-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_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 Elmer Thomas to O.D. Campbell Regarding Policy Implementation in Fort Sill and Riverside Schools
- Date:
- 1936-07-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_28_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Between University of Alaska and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Extension of Benefits to Alaska
- Date:
- 1936-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Upcoming Hearings in Yuma and Gallup
- Date:
- 1936-07-08
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Seminole Fund Legislation
- Date:
- 1936-07-09
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_117
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Drought Relief
- Date:
- 1936-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Establishment and Early Initiatives of Indian Arts and Crafts Board in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-07-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Senator Thomas Assisting S. Irby Kolb in Purchasing Indian Lands: A Correspondence Summary
- Date:
- 1936-07-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_106
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Tupelo Reservoir: Reservoir Area, Boggy Creek, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1936-08-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["Elmer Thomas received a report from the Indian Office regarding Joe Simon's recent inquiry. Thomas believes the information is self-explanatory and hopes it answers Simon's questions. He offers further assistance if needed."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from Elmer Thomas to Joe Simon Regarding Information from the Indian Office")
![["The document is a response to a request for pictures for State institutions. The sender has spoken to the Procurement Division of the Treasury and they will be sending the selected pictures. The sender asks to be informed when the pictures are received so they can request more if needed. They express their willingness to assist in securing the pictures for the State institutions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Status of Picture Procurement for State Institutions")
![["Elmer Thomas, in a letter dated July 2, 1936, responds to Campbell's inquiry about the policy to be implemented in the Fort Sill and Riverside Schools. He encloses a report outlining the plan and expresses hope that the matter will be resolved satisfactorily."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from Elmer Thomas to O.D. Campbell Regarding Policy Implementation in Fort Sill and Riverside Schools")
![["The letter is from Dr. Charles E. Bunnell, President of the University of Alaska, thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his assistance in getting a bill signed by the President. The bill will extend benefits to Alaska and provide funds for the university to increase its services. Senator Thomas is currently in Alaska and the letter will be brought to his attention upon his return."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaska,%20Jul.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_28_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Between University of Alaska and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Extension of Benefits to Alaska")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and states that it will be forwarded to Senator Thomas for his attention. It mentions upcoming hearings in Yuma, Arizona and Gallup, New Mexico."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Upcoming Hearings in Yuma and Gallup")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of an inquiry regarding legislation concerning a Seminole fund, specifically referencing a Court of Claims decision in favor of the Seminole Nation. The case is currently pending in the Supreme Court and there has been no legislation for payment of the award as the final decision has not been determined. The sender is unable to provide information on when a decision will be made or what the outcome will be. A carbon copy of the letter is also sent to Honorable Elmer Thomas for his information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20May-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Seminole Fund Legislation")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title State map by J.W. Tapp and the provided text. This document features a state map from the Congressional Directory, illustrating Oklahoma counties designated as Emergency Drought Counties by the Department of Agriculture, along with a carbon copy letter. 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_117_thumbnail.jpg "Drought Relief")
![["The text discusses various legislative efforts and initiatives related to Indian affairs, including the creation of a new Federal board to aid the Indians, a bill to fix the boundary of the Navajo reservation, and the establishment of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. The text also mentions the recent popularity of playing tennis on roller skates and the discovery of an old Bible hidden in a roof. Additionally, it highlights the appointment of key individuals, such as Louis C. West as general manager of the new board, and the ongoing efforts to promote and preserve Indian arts and crafts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment and Early Initiatives of Indian Arts and Crafts Board in 1936")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a bid to purchase Indian lands and assures assistance in securing consideration of the bid. It also requests information on past due taxes and penalties on Indian lands purchased by Kolb. Senator Thomas is temporarily absent, and his office will provide any possible service. Senator Thomas also requests a report on the actions taken on Kolb's requests."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Thomas Assisting S. Irby Kolb in Purchasing Indian Lands: A Correspondence Summary")
![["The document represents a map item is a map of the Boggy Creek, Oklahoma vicinity with a focus on the Tupelo Reservoir and Dam Site. Map features various symbols for dwellings, businesses, institutions, industry, and utility stations. Topographic map (watershed map; positive blue print); 17 7/8 x 21 1/4 inches; Stamped (bottom, right corner): Not Released for Publication or Reproduction; Inscribed (right side; pencil): Archives-U S Army Engineers."]](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_3_106_thumbnail.jpg "Tupelo Reservoir: Reservoir Area, Boggy Creek, Oklahoma")