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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_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 S. Irby Kolb to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Land Sales Practices
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Western Union Telegrams - Seeking Patron Suggestions for Improved Service
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding the Terms and Conditions of Western Union Telegraph Services
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Sale of Unallotted Land Tracts
- 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_44_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Decoding Western Union Telegraph Messages and Symbols: A Historical Document
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from Charles Goodengly to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding a Favorable Consideration
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Telegraph Communication Regarding Sawyer Case: A Historical Document
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Western Union Telegraph Service Agreement and Message Example
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Western Union Telegraph Service Guide and Terms of Use
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Accelerated Investment of Restricted Indian Trust Funds in Real Estate Mortgages
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The letter is from S. Irby Kolb to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concerns about the practices of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency and Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding Indian land sales. Kolb believes that he has been unfairly treated and is not asking for retroactive orders, but for future procedures to be corrected. He warns that a scandal may develop if changes are not made. Kolb also feels that he has been discriminated against and has been excluded from receiving notices of Indian land sales. He includes copies of correspondence with the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs for reference."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from S. Irby Kolb to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Land Sales Practices")
![["The company is open to suggestions from its patrons regarding its service. Two telegrams are sent, one to Elmer Thomas and one to Senator Elmer Thomas, arranging a meeting on August 17th regarding Indian matters. The importance of Western Union time is emphasized."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Western Union Telegrams - Seeking Patron Suggestions for Improved Service")
![["The text outlines the different classes of service offered by Western Union for sending telegrams, including full-rate, night letters, day letters, and ship radiograms. It also includes terms and conditions for sending messages, such as liability for mistakes or delays, delivery options, and special terms for each type of service. Additionally, it includes information on sending messages to specific destinations and guidelines for different types of messages."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Terms and Conditions of Western Union Telegraph Services")
![["The letter is thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for forwarding a letter from the Director of Forestry regarding the possible sale of scattered unallotted land tracts. The writer believes that selling these tracts would be in the best interest of the Indians, as the timber on the land is being stolen."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Sale of Unallotted Land Tracts")
![["The text is a message sent via Western Union regarding the Oklahoma Indian Bill and its passage. The sender is requesting information on whether the bill passed and when it will become effective. The message was received in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is signed by John Hugh Chambers."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Decoding Western Union Telegraph Messages and Symbols: A Historical Document")
![["The letter is addressed to Senator Elmer Thomas from Charles Goodengly, thanking the Senator for his consideration in a matter that was presented. Goodengly expresses gratitude and hopes for a favorable outcome."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from Charles Goodengly to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding a Favorable Consideration")
![["The company will receive feedback from 113 patrons regarding its services. The text includes information about different classes of service, symbols used in telegrams, and the filing and receiving times for telegrams. The message received is from a U.S. Senator regarding attorney fees in a case, which will be reported at the earliest convenience. The text also mentions that sending money via telegraph or cable is the quickest, surest, and safest way."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Telegraph Communication Regarding Sawyer Case: A Historical Document")
![["The text provides information on different classes of service offered by Western Union for sending telegrams, including full-rate, night, day, deferred, and cable messages. It also outlines the terms and conditions that apply to each type of service, including rates, delivery options, and liability limitations. The text also includes an example telegram regarding a job appointment and mentions that the sender should check the class of service desired to avoid being charged a full-rate communication."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Western Union Telegraph Service Agreement and Message Example")
![["The text outlines the different classes of service offered by the Western Union Telegraph Company, such as telegrams, night letters, day letters, and ship radiograms. It also includes terms and conditions for sending messages, including liability limits, delivery options, and rates for each type of service. The text emphasizes the importance of checking the class of service desired to avoid being charged the full rate."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Western Union Telegraph Service Guide and Terms of Use")
![["The letter requests the Department of the Interior to provide a written stipulation for the selection of appraisers for investing restricted Indian trust funds in real estate mortgages. It emphasizes the importance of timely decision-making to secure attractive real estate loans before they are purchased by other investors. The Trust Officer urges prompt action to determine if the loans meet the requirements of the trust accounts."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Accelerated Investment of Restricted Indian Trust Funds in Real Estate Mortgages")