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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Western Union Telegram to U.S. Senator Regarding Timber Land Sale
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Western Union Telegram: Request to Stop Sale of Indian Department Timber Lands
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Auction Sale of Indian Timber Lands
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Telegraph Protest Letter against Sale of Choctaw Indian Timber Lands
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Details of Telegraphic Services and Terms from Western Union
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0030
- 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 Lands by United States Government
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_152
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Modification of Flood Control Plan of the Mississippi River
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Flood Control--Oklahoma, WaterwaysUnited States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_168
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Fort Sill Military Reservation, Comanche County, Oklahoma - Digitized
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- MapsOklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding Appointment of Choctaw Nation Chief
- Date:
- 1937-01-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0006
- 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 Constituents Regarding Indigenous Land Rights and Compensation Issues
- Date:
- 1937-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["A message is being sent to Senator Elmer Thomas urging him to stop the sale of timber land in Oklahoma, as it discriminates against small Oklahoma lumber operators and affects businesses and labor. It is signed by Knebel Brothers of LeFlore Lumber Co. and emphasizes the importance of Western Union Time."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Western Union Telegram to U.S. Senator Regarding Timber Land Sale")
![["The text is a telegram addressed to Honorable Elmer Thomas, a U.S. Senator, regarding a sale scheduled for May 6th covering Indian Department timber lands in Oklahoma. The sender, W.B. Barlow, expresses concerns about the short inspection time and the requirement to bid on the entire tract, which they believe is unfair and discriminates against lumbermen and other interests in Oklahoma. The telegram urges Senator Thomas to make every effort to stop the sale."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Western Union Telegram: Request to Stop Sale of Indian Department Timber Lands")
![["The letter is a formal request to Senator Elmer Thomas to intervene and stop an auction sale of Indian timber lands scheduled for May 6th, 1937. The authors of the letter express concern that the sale will benefit only one lumbering company, Dierks Lumber and Coal Company, and will harm small operators in the area. They ask the Senator to intercede on their behalf and prevent the sale from taking place."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0027_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Auction Sale of Indian Timber Lands")
![["The text is a telegram regarding a protest against the sale of Choctaw Indian timber lands. The sender is urging the recipient to take action regarding the protest. The text also includes terms and conditions for sending messages through Western Union, including different classes of service such as telegrams, night letters, day letters, and ship radiograms. These different classes have specific rates and terms that apply to them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0028_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Telegraph Protest Letter against Sale of Choctaw Indian Timber Lands")
![["The text provides information about the different classes of service offered by Western Union for sending telegrams, night letters, day letters, full rate cables, deferred half-rate cables, cable night letters, and ship radiograms. It also includes terms and conditions, as well as the responsibilities of the company and the sender. The text emphasizes the importance of checking the desired class of service before sending a message."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Details of Telegraphic Services and Terms from Western Union")
![["The United States Government is holding an auction sale of Indian timber land in the Choctaw Nation on May 6, 1937. The regulations state that the land, totaling 22,894.55 acres, will be sold in one unit at public auction. No cutting or removal of timber or minerals is allowed until final payment is made. The terms of sale include a 25% cash payment at the time of sale and three equal annual installments with interest. Successful bidders will receive a Certificate of Purchase and a deed once full payment is made. The advertisement lists the tracts of land available for sale and their estimated values from 1912. Prospective purchasers are advised to verify the current amount of timber on the land. For more information, interested parties can contact the Superintendent for the Five Civilized Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0030_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Public Auction of Indian Timber Lands by United States Government")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. The title is Hydrologic map by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, based on the provided summary text. This map, created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, focuses on hydrologic features. 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_152_thumbnail.jpg "Modification of Flood Control Plan of the Mississippi River")
![["Create a concise and logical summary: CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_168 is a tactical map produced by the Corps of Engineers, focusing on grid zone D. It illustrates shooting ranges at the fort, including various ranges, land areas in square miles, military boundaries, and forest reserves. Dimensions: The map covers several square miles of land as depicted."]](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_168_thumbnail.jpg "Fort Sill Military Reservation, Comanche County, Oklahoma - Digitized")
![["The letter states that the appointment of the Chief of the Choctaw Nation is made by the Secretary of the Interior without the influence of Senators or Congressmen. The writer assures the recipient that the wishes of the tribe members will be considered and offers to assist if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw,%20Jan.-June,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding Appointment of Choctaw Nation Chief")
![["The first text is a letter from Elmer Thomas to John Jones regarding a report from the Office of Indian Affairs about a lawsuit. The second text is a letter from Mrs. Bess Welch Davis to Elmer Thomas requesting the distribution of money from the settlement of Indian land to individual tribal members in need. Both letters show correspondence regarding legal matters and financial concerns related to Native American issues."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and Constituents Regarding Indigenous Land Rights and Compensation Issues")