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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Telegraph Notice Regarding Change in Sealed Bids Schedule - October 6, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter Regarding Annual Payments to Five Tribes Indians
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Delays in the Choctaw-Chickasaw Claims: 1936
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0023
- 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 Hilliard W. Denison Regarding the Appointment of Coal and Asphalt Mine Trustee for the Choctaw and Chickasaw
- Date:
- 1936-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Hilliard W. Denison as Mining Inspector of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-02-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0020
- 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 The Atoka Agreement Association Regarding Unfulfilled Agreements with the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-02-26
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Settling Native American Claims Against the Government in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Endorsement and Recommendation Letters for Hilliard Dennison's Government Appointment in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_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 U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes Claims
- Date:
- 1936-04-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Dierks Lumber & Coal Company's Application to Purchase Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Timber
- Date:
- 1936-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text is a telegram regarding a message to be sent to Senator Elmer TH and Colonel H.G. House. The message is about Commissioner Collier advising the department is unwilling to authorize a change in sealed bids for the lease of Gale Choctaw-Chickasaw right of way. Senator Anglin has also been advised. The telegram also mentions that the quickest, surest, and safest way to send money is by telegraph or cable."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Telegraph Notice Regarding Change in Sealed Bids Schedule - October 6, 1936")
![["Mrs. Pearl Sellers inquired about funds due to the Five Tribes Indians in a letter to Senator Thomas. Per capita payments are authorized for the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes under the Act of February 14, 1920. The Act of June 19, 1934 provides for the payment of the Greek judgement fund to members of the Creek Tribe. The funds of the Seminoles can only be expended upon appropriations made by Congress. Assistant Commissioner F.H. Daiker responded to Mrs. Sellers' inquiry."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter Regarding Annual Payments to Five Tribes Indians")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is inquiring about the progress of a report to be submitted by the General Accounting Office in connection with the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nations vs. United States case. The delay in filing the report is causing a standstill in the case, and Senator Thomas is seeking assistance in expediting the report to move the case forward. The plaintiffs are frustrated by the delays and hope for a resolution soon."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Delays in the Choctaw-Chickasaw Claims: 1936")
![["Denison is inquiring about the appointment of the Coal and Asphalt Mine Trustee for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations to Senator Elmer Thomas. Senator Thomas responds that the appointment will not be available until June and assures Denison that he will keep the matter in mind."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Hilliard W. Denison Regarding the Appointment of Coal and Asphalt Mine Trustee for the Choctaw and Chickasaw")
![["Honorable Ira Rone endorses Hilliard W. Denison for the position of Mining Inspector of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, but is informed by Senator Elmer Thomas that the appointment will not be available until June. Senator Thomas appreciates the endorsement and will keep Denison in mind for the position."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Hilliard W. Denison as Mining Inspector of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, 1936")
![["The letter is from the Atoka Agreement Association of Jefferson County to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing frustration over the delay in settling debts owed to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians by the government. They urge Senator Thomas to use his influence to expedite the process and fulfill the agreements. Senator Thomas responds, acknowledging the issue and promising to help in any way he can."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and The Atoka Agreement Association Regarding Unfulfilled Agreements with the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Mrs. Lela Hulsey wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas about the Indian claim against the government, expressing the need for the debt to be settled. She mentioned that the Department of Justice is delaying the case, and requested assistance in getting the money owed to the Indians. Senator Thomas responded, assuring Mrs. Hulsey that he will do his best to help."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Settling Native American Claims Against the Government in 1936")
![["Gussie Wynn, Vice-Chairman of the League of Young Democrats in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, writes to Senator Elmer Thomas endorsing Hilliard Dennison for a government position. She highlights Dennison's qualifications and requests consideration for his appointment. Senator Thomas forwards the endorsement to the Democratic National Committee and promises to assist Dennison in securing a transfer to a position in New Mexico. Captain Hans Kramer is also contacted to support Dennison's request for a transfer to the Conchas Dam Project for personal reasons."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Endorsement and Recommendation Letters for Hilliard Dennison's Government Appointment in 1936")
![["The text is a letter from the Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs in the United States Senate, responding to a letter inquiring about lease district claims for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The Chairman states that the claims will be heard before the Court of Claims soon, and they are confident of a favorable decision. The recipient will be informed of the decision once it has been made."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes Claims")
![["The letter from Elmer Thomas to Dierks Lumber and Coal Company acknowledges receipt of their application to purchase timber from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Thomas states that he will advise them further when he has more information. The reply from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledges the receipt of Thomas's letter and states that the matter is under consideration, with further updates to follow."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Dierks Lumber & Coal Company's Application to Purchase Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Timber")