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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Election Inquiry from Joe Simon
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0012
- 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 Commissioner John Collier Regarding Inquiry about Pottawatomie Indians
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Thomas Requesting Information on Potawatomi Indian Tribe and Chicago Lake Front Funds
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indians' Chicago Lake Front Claim
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0018
- 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 the Questioning of the 1908 Act Pertaining to Indian Treaties
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0016
- 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 Western Union Telegraph Services in 1936
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Filing of Treaty Claims for the Pottawatomie Indian Tribe: A Letter to the Secretary of Interior, 1936
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Review of Potawatomi Tribal Claims in Wisconsin and Kansas: A Letter from Assistant Commissioner William Zimmerman Jr
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- An Open Letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations by an Oklahoma Native American
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter to U.S. Senate Requesting Aid for Five Civilized Tribes Members
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The letter is acknowledging receipt of a letter from Senator Thomas, enclosing a letter from Joe Simon regarding an election on September 17. The Indian Office is unaware of this election and is requesting a report from the Potawatomi Agency before responding to Simon's concerns. Further communication on the matter will be provided to 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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Election Inquiry from Joe Simon")
![["Elmer Thoms writes to Honorable John Collier, requesting advice for Joe Simon regarding the Pottawatomie Indians. Thoms expresses appreciation for Collier's help in the past."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thoms to Commissioner John Collier Regarding Inquiry about Pottawatomie Indians")
![["The letter is requesting information about the Potawatomie's Indian tribe and their potential settlement with the Chicago lake front money. The writer is asking if the tribe will receive compensation before an airport is built and expresses concern about their living conditions. The letter is signed by Joe Simon from Mayetta, Kansas."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Thomas Requesting Information on Potawatomi Indian Tribe and Chicago Lake Front Funds")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding a query from Joe Simon about the Chicago Lake Front Claim of the Potawatomi Indians. It states that Simon has been advised on the matter directly and his letter has been returned."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indians' Chicago Lake Front Claim")
![["The letter dated June 9, 1936, from Joe Simon, chairman of the Claims Committee in Mayetta, Kansas, is addressed to Sen-Elmer Thomas in Washington D.C. It discusses concerns about the appropriation of money under an act from 1908 and questions the validity of Indian treaties. Joe Simon requests Sen-Elmer Thomas to bring this matter to the attention of the proper authorities."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Questioning of the 1908 Act Pertaining to Indian Treaties")
![["The text outlines the different classes of service offered by Western Union for sending telegrams, including full-rate, night letters, day letters, deferred messages, and ship radiograms. It also explains the terms and conditions associated with each type of service, including liability, delivery options, and rates. Patrons are advised to specify the class of service desired to avoid sending messages at a higher cost."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Terms and Conditions of Western Union Telegraph Services in 1936")
![["Joe Simon, on behalf of the Pottawatomie Indian tribe of Mayetta, Kansas, is filing claims for treaties made between the tribe and the United States government. He alleges that deceptive methods were used to obtain a majority vote to commutate perpetual annuities, resulting in a loss of approximately twenty four thousand dollars per annum. The commutation was sponsored by F.C. Campbell, who was far removed from the affected tribe."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Filing of Treaty Claims for the Pottawatomie Indian Tribe: A Letter to the Secretary of Interior, 1936")
![["The text discusses various meetings and negotiations with the Potawatomi's of Kansas and Wisconsin, regarding agreements and claims. It emphasizes that there is no evidence to support the claims made by the Indians, and that the obligations of the United States have been fulfilled. The text also mentions the rejection of a proposed agreement with the tribe by Kirk, who is not qualified to investigate and prosecute tribal claims."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Review of Potawatomi Tribal Claims in Wisconsin and Kansas: A Letter from Assistant Commissioner William Zimmerman Jr")
![["The writer, Wm Blackhawk, is a Native American from Oklahoma who is frustrated with the lack of support and meaningful legislation for Oklahoma Indians. He criticizes a bill for Indian welfare as being ineffective and a waste of time and money. He questions the authority given to the Secretary of the Interior to make decisions about Indian affairs and feels that the Oklahoma Indians have no say in their own well-being. Blackhawk believes that the government has been taking advantage of Native Americans for years and calls for better treatment and support."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "An Open Letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations by an Oklahoma Native American")
![["Alfred Harper, an Indian farmer with seven children, is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance in obtaining loans for agricultural purposes and government aid for basic necessities. Harper expresses concern about his children's education and the lack of clothing and food. He asks for advice on whom to approach and the best course of action to address his needs."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to U.S. Senate Requesting Aid for Five Civilized Tribes Members")