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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for the Establishment of an Indian Claims Commission: A Letter from Chief Roly Canard of the Creek Nation
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937), 75th (1937-1939), 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_27_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Trust Management for Native American Beneficiaries in 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding the Western Union Telegraph System: A Historical Document
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Catalogue of Indian Relics in the Elmer Thomas Collection at the Western History Collections
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Donation of an Indian War Club to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1935-07-20
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_13_0001
- 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 Joseph Bruner of the American Indian Federation Regarding Committee Hearings, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-07-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Indian Tuition Appropriation in Osage County, 1935-1936
- Date:
- 1935-08-17
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Nation, Quapaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Historical Correspondence on the Construction of Red Rock Creek Bridge, Oklahoma, 1935-1936
- Date:
- 1935-11-19
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_038_8_32_20_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Transfer of Land Ownership from Creek Indian to Heirs: A Legislation Request
- Date:
- 1936-06-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The Principal Chief of the Creek Nation of Indians in Oklahoma expresses appreciation for efforts to create an Indian Claims Commission to settle claims against the United States. He believes that the current court system is insufficient to address these claims due to technicalities and moral considerations. The Chief recommends the establishment of an Indian Claims Commission to settle claims based on moral considerations, rather than just legal and equitable grounds. He outlines the need for a fair and flexible process to address these claims and highlights specific claims that remain unresolved."]](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_54_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Establishment of an Indian Claims Commission: A Letter from Chief Roly Canard of the Creek Nation")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is requesting an update on three Indian trusts that have not yet been approved by the Department of the Interior. The Commerce Trust Company is seeking clarification on the requirements that need to be met for approval. They are also discussing the importance of handling the funds of rich Indians in the best possible manner to ensure the protection of the Indians and their dependents. Senator Thomas is asked to investigate the status of the trusts and provide information on why they have not been approved."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_27_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Trusts,%20Sept.-Oct.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_27_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Trust Management for Native American Beneficiaries in 1935")
![["The text is about a telegram sent to US Senator Elmer Thomas in Washington, D.C. The sender is requesting information about Commissioner John Collier of the Indian Offices and if he will be available for a meeting on May 25 or 26. The sender wants a response sent collect to Henryetta, Oklahoma. The text also mentions 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_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Department,%20Apr.-Aug.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Western Union Telegraph System: A Historical Document")
![["The text lists a collection of various Indian relics, including tools, weapons, musical instruments, and other items. It also includes historical information about some of the items and their significance. The collection ranges from tomahawks and war clubs to musical instruments and religious books. The owner of the collection provides detailed information about each item and its history."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Catalogue of Indian Relics in the Elmer Thomas Collection at the Western History Collections")
![["James H. Hyde, Superintendent of Crow Creek Agency in South Dakota, sent a valuable Indian War Club to Elmer Thomas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. The club will be placed in the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs as part of a growing collection of Indian goods, wares, and trophies. The Indians from the Big Bend district of the reservation donated the war club for use in the Senate Public Committee rooms."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Committee,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Donation of an Indian War Club to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs")
![["The text includes correspondence between Joseph Bruner, President of the American Indian Federation, and various government officials regarding requests for copies of hearings held before the House Indian Committee. Bruner requests a large number of copies for distribution among members and other organizations. Senator Elmer Thomas and Chairman Will Rogers are among those contacted for assistance in obtaining the copies."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Groups,%20Jan.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Joseph Bruner of the American Indian Federation Regarding Committee Hearings, 1935")
![["Elmer Petree, Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, is requesting an appropriation for Indian tuition in Osage County similar to that paid to the Five Civilized Tribes. However, Elmer Thomas, a member of the Senate, explains that Osage County is not eligible for such payments due to the different circumstances surrounding the ownership of oil land in the county. Thomas suggests that the appropriation can only be used in counties within the boundaries of the former Five Civilized Tribes Territory. Petree is informed that there is no discrimination against Osage County in this matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20General,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Indian Tuition Appropriation in Osage County, 1935-1936")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is seeking assistance from the Indian Office in securing funds for the construction of a bridge across Red Rock Creek near the Otoe Agency. The State of Oklahoma may be able to fund the bridge, but the Indian Service does not have sufficient funds. The Office of Indian Affairs is looking into the matter and will provide a further report. Senator Thomas is hopeful that the necessary funds can be secured to improve the road and benefit both the Indians and local cities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Historical Correspondence on the Construction of Red Rock Creek Bridge, Oklahoma, 1935-1936")
![["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")
![["The text is a series of letters and resolutions regarding the transfer of 80 acres of land formerly owned by George Jones, a Creek Indian, to his heirs. The land was initially conveyed to the United States in trust for Adam Jones, George's son, but the Creek Tribe now wishes to transfer the title to his heirs. However, there is currently no authority for the sale or disposal of the land, and the only way to transfer the title would be through legislation. The resolution and proposed bill are enclosed with the letters for consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0039.pdf "Transfer of Land Ownership from Creek Indian to Heirs: A Legislation Request")