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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_26_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Accounting Inquiry from Creek National Council
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Creek Indians, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Nation Treaty of 1833
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Youth, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between the Office of Indian Affairs and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Creek Indian Payments
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Passage of Indian Claims Commission Bill: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Canuky Lowe
- Date:
- 1946-03-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Financial Telegrams: Loan Approvals and War Bond Purchases
- Date:
- 1946-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0017
- 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 a New Principal Chief for the Choctaw Nation in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-05-31
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and Daniel Mitchell: A Discussion on Indigenous Tribe Petitions, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-10-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter to Honorable Carl Albert Regarding Indian Claims Commission
- Date:
- 1948-10-11
- Creator:
- McIntosh, W.E. (Dode), 1893-1991
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1949 Report Reveals Dire Poverty and Health Conditions among Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Debo, Angie, 1890-1988
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The document from C. D. Ward, a Creek Indian from Tulsa, to Honorable George B. Schwabe, House of Representatives, discusses a resolution from the Executive Creek National Council seeking an accounting and capital payment to the tribe. Enclosed are copies of letters sent to representatives of the Creek Indian National Council since 1939, as well as a letter suggesting a personal visit to the Claims Division office. Another letter to Jack Davis, Delegate of the Creek National Council, also suggests a personal visit to clarify the matter. Additionally, there are responses from the Comptroller General of the United States to Washington Adams, Secretary of the Creek National Council, explaining that an accounting report was made to the Attorney General in connection with the case of The Creek Nation V. The United States. It is suggested that the matters in the letters are primarily for the consideration of the Secretary of the Interior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_26_0000-Interior,%201945-1946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_26_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_26_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Accounting Inquiry from Creek National Council")
![["The document includes information about the Nebraska State Historical Society, including the names of the president and executive board members. The writer, likely the superintendent, expresses that they are too busy to provide an opinion on the rights of the Pawnee Nation under a treaty from 1833 but mentions that some Old Pawnee Warriors are planning to come to Nebraska. They suggest the warriors come while the legislature is in session."]](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_50_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Nation Treaty of 1833")
![["The text is a petition from Choctaw citizens of the Choctaw Nation to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting a nominating convention to select the Principal Chief through a vote instead of presidential appointment, citing that Congress has not made any laws against the election of the Chief. They argue that the President should only use appointing powers in cases of emergency, not as the standard method of selecting the Chief."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief")
![["Miss Dallas Danzy of Holdenville, Oklahoma wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas inquiring about payments made to Creek Indians. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs responded explaining the history of equalization payments made to Creek Nation members, detailing the legislation and funds allocated for this purpose. The letter also advised Miss Danzy to direct any further inquiries about Creek tribal property to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Indians,%20Nov.,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between the Office of Indian Affairs and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Creek Indian Payments")
![["Mr. Canuky Lowe wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing his support for the Indian Claims Commission Bill, H.R. 4497. Schwabe replied, stating that he is a member of the House Committee on Indian Affairs and attended hearings on the bill. He believes it is the proper solution to the problem and is glad that Lowe favors its passage. Schwabe encouraged Lowe to continue supporting the bill for the welfare of Indians in Oklahoma and across the United States."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Passage of Indian Claims Commission Bill: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Canuky Lowe")
![["The document is about sending a telegram to request the purchase of war bonds and to inform about a loan approved for Indian Electric Cooperative. It also mentions a loan for Osage County from the Rural Electrification Administration."]](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_3_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Financial Telegrams: Loan Approvals and War Bond Purchases")
![["The letter is from J.H. Belvin of Durant, Oklahoma, regarding his candidacy for appointment as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation. He expresses concern that current Chief Durant has been promised the appointment and urges Senator Elmer Thomas to support holding an official nominating convention to allow the tribe to have a voice in selecting their Chief. Belvin highlights the importance of democratic principles and the need for the tribe to have a say in their leadership. He also mentions the voting power of the Choctaw and Chickasaw people in elections and requests Senator Thomas' support in advocating for their right to choose their Chief through a fair and democratic process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of a New Principal Chief for the Choctaw Nation in 1946")
![["The text is a letter from Daniel Mitchell to Honorable Elmer Thomas regarding a petition signed by members of the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Tribes. The letter expresses concern over violations of treaties and requests redress of grievances to the Senate and Congress. Honorable Elmer Thomas acknowledges the receipt of the petition and assures continued interest in serving Indian citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and Daniel Mitchell: A Discussion on Indigenous Tribe Petitions, 1946")
![["A letter was sent to Honorable Carl Albert in October 1948 from W. E. McIntosh, representing the American Indian community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The letter asked if Nominees for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives would introduce an Appropriation Bill to pay approved claims by the Indian Claims Commission for tribes in Oklahoma if elected. The writer requested an early reply in support of justice for the American Indian."]](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_20_25_0000%20-%20%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahoma%20Area%20Office%20Consolidation,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_25_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter to Honorable Carl Albert Regarding Indian Claims Commission")
![["A report from state historian Angie Debo in 1949 reveals that many Oklahoma Indians live in poverty, with poor living conditions, disease, crime, and moral delinquency. The Cherokee are particularly affected, while the Creeks and Seminoles are in better situations. Angie Debo calls for measures to improve the situation, including stopping land sales, increasing Indian services, and expanding support programs for tribes."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0013_thumbnail.jpg "1949 Report Reveals Dire Poverty and Health Conditions among Oklahoma Indians")