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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recognizing Indian Contributions: From Sequoyah to Will Rogers
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Native American Achievements in American History
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Petition on Pending Indian Legislation: Letter from Paul Stewart, 3D Dist. Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from National President of American Indian Federation to Congressman Schwabe about Claims Commission Bill
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation Legislation
- Date:
- 1947-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Destruction of Historical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1947-07-25
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Preservation of Historical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter to Chief Milam
- Date:
- 1947-07-25
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation to Senator Eimer Thomas Regarding Preservation of Tribe Records, 1947
- Date:
- 1947-07-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["Carl Albert defends the achievements of Native Americans, highlighting individuals such as Charles D. Carter, Sequoyah, and Will Rogers. He refutes negative remarks made about Native Americans and emphasizes their contributions to American society."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Recognizing Indian Contributions: From Sequoyah to Will Rogers")
![["Carl Albert defends the achievements of Native Americans, particularly those from Oklahoma, in response to remarks made by a colleague from Oregon. He highlights the accomplishments of individuals like Charles D. Carter, Sequoyah, and Will Rogers, who were educated in Native American schools and made significant contributions to American society. Carl Albert argues that the statues of these individuals in Statuary Hall serve as evidence of their greatness Carl Albert and should be respected by all."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Native American Achievements in American History")
![["Paul Stewart, a congressman from Oklahoma, received a petition from Mr. Eastman Amos and other Indians regarding pending Indian legislation. Stewart assures Amos that he will give their views serious consideration and asks to hear from him at any time. The document was dated April 14, 1947, and signed by Carl Albert, another congressman from Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(2),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Petition on Pending Indian Legislation: Letter from Paul Stewart, 3D Dist. Oklahoma")
![["The document lists the national officers and administrative board members of the American Indian Federation, a non-partisan educational organization aiming to achieve fairness and economic justice in the settlement between Indians and the Federal Government. The document enclosed expresses opposition to a claims commission bill before Congress, stating that it does not provide any chance of recovery for Indian tribes in the congressmen's districts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from National President of American Indian Federation to Congressman Schwabe about Claims Commission Bill")
![["The document is from Earl Boyd Pierce, the Principal Chief and General Counsel of the Cherokee Nation, to Congressman Tom Steed, thanking him for his support of H. R. 15598. Pierce expresses concern about the State seeking Certiorari and delaying the approval of the Bill, and updates Steed on a motion to extend the stay of mandate. Pierce also inquires about Steed's campaign and sends his best wishes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation Legislation")
![["Elmer Thomas is writing to William Zimmerman, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to inform him that nine tons of old records of the Five Civilized Tribes were burned in Muskogee. He requests that no further records be destroyed as they have historical value and may be useful for reference purposes. Thomas asks for a report on the action taken in response to his request."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "1947 Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Destruction of Historical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["The letter acknowledges the destruction of nine tons of old records of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee and requests that no other records be destroyed, as they are valuable for historical and reference purposes. The sender, Elmer Thomas, thanks Chief Milam for bringing the matter to his attention and hopes for a positive resolution."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Preservation of Historical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter to Chief Milam")
![["The letter is from Jesse B. Milam, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, thanking Senator Eimer Thomas for his actions in preventing the destruction of records of the Five Civilized Tribes. Milam offers the services of the Oklahoma Historical Society to store any records that are no longer needed."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation to Senator Eimer Thomas Regarding Preservation of Tribe Records, 1947")