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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Collection and its Potential Purchase for the American Indian Exposition and Bacone College
- Date:
- 1936-08-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Jim Kahelot Regarding Assistance for Pottawatomi Indians, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-08-26
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Communication between Senator Elmer Thomas and William Fisher Regarding Indian Relief Projects in Oklahoma, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-08-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians
- Date:
- 1936-08-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Unframed Pictures and Etchings from Federal Warehouse
- Date:
- 1936-09-01
- Creator:
- Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953
- Topic:
- Correctional institutions
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_28_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on Behalf of Senator Elmer Thomas, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-09-03
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0013
- 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 Joe Simon regarding an Inquiry to the Office of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1936-09-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Allocation of Paintings and Prints for Senator Thomas's Office
- Date:
- 1936-09-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Correctional institutions
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Charles E. Grounds and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Relief for the Seminole Tribe in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-09-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1936-09-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The letter is from H. B. Brown to Senator Elmer Thomas, requesting his assistance in getting approval from Collier for the purchase of a collection of Indian relics to be placed in Bacone College. The letter also mentions that Senator Thomas is conducting hearings for the Senate Indian Affairs Committee in the West. Senator Thomas acknowledges receipt of the letter and assures that he will bring the matter to his attention as soon as possible. Senator Thomas suggests contacting C. A. Bonier at the American Indian Exposition at Tulsa for a possible display of the collection."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Collection and its Potential Purchase for the American Indian Exposition and Bacone College")
![["The letter is addressed to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance for Pottawatomi Indians who do not have sufficient allotments to support their families and are not allowed to work on the Relief Rolle. The writer, Jim Kahelot, asks for advice on how to obtain further sustenance for their families. The letter also mentions previous unsuccessful attempts to seek help from the office of 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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Jim Kahelot Regarding Assistance for Pottawatomi Indians, 1936")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from William Fisher regarding the need for relief work for Indians in Weleetka, Oklahoma. The Indian Office approved two road projects to provide work for the Indians. Senator Thomas expressed his interest in helping and suggested keeping in touch with the Superintendent for assistance. The Indian Office acknowledged the letter and stated they were taking necessary action to address the situation. Senator Thomas also wrote to the Indian Office requesting an investigation into the matter and for relief to be provided for the needy families."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Communication between Senator Elmer Thomas and William Fisher Regarding Indian Relief Projects in Oklahoma, 1936")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Joe Simon, discussing the affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians. Elmer Thomas offers to provide further information and 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians")
![["The document is requesting information on how many unframed pictures can be sent to Mrs. Bassett, as well as inquiring about the availability of two or three etchings for their office. The sender also expresses gratitude for courtesies extended during a previous visit to the office."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Unframed Pictures and Etchings from Federal Warehouse")
![["The text consists of three letters acknowledging the receipt of correspondence addressed to Senator Elmer Thomas. The letters assure the recipients that their communication will be brought to the senator's attention as soon as possible, as he is currently away from Washington conducting hearings."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on Behalf of Senator Elmer Thomas, 1936")
![["Elmer Thoms received a report from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding Joe Simon's inquiry. Thoms hopes the information is helpful and 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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thoms to Joe Simon regarding an Inquiry to the Office of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a letter dated September 8, 1936, from Edward B. Rowan, Superintendent of the Section of Painting & Sculpture at the Treasury Department, to Miss E. M. Pool, Secretary to Senator Elmer Thomas. The document discusses the allocation of paintings and prints done under the Treasury Relief Art Project, with a group of paintings being sent to Mrs. Mabel Bassett and another group promised to be sent soon. Rowan mentions that Mr. Dows is in charge of the allocation process and has been referred to regarding a request for prints for Senator Thomas' office."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Allocation of Paintings and Prints for Senator Thomas's Office")
![["Charles E. Grounds, an attorney from Seminole, Oklahoma, writes to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting relief for the Seminole Tribe, who are facing financial difficulties and lack of employment opportunities. Senator Thomas responds, stating that he has appealed to the President for funds to help the destitute Indians and assures Grounds that he will continue to advocate for relief until action is taken. The Seminole Tribe owns land that could be used for a community project to provide employment and address their indigent Indian problems, but funding for the project has been exhausted. Grounds asks Senator Thomas for guidance on how to secure relief for the Tribe."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Charles E. Grounds and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Relief for the Seminole Tribe in 1936")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs received a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding Chambers and is referring the matter to the chief of the Land Division and the Solicitor of the Department."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas")