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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_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 Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Navajo Matter
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Navajo Tribe's Livelihood in 1936: Agricultural Plans and Sheep Herding Controversy
- Date:
- 1936-04-25
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Establishment and Early Initiatives of Indian Arts and Crafts Board in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-07-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The letter is from a member of the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his attention to a matter concerning the Navajo people. The writer expresses appreciation for the information provided and thanks Senator Thomas on behalf of the people in their state."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Navajo Matter")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a petition from the Navajos of the Burnham Day School regarding conditions affecting their tribe. The Indian Office responded, stating that they are working on a plan to provide a means of livelihood for the tribe through agriculture. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs, John Collier, clarified that the Navajos are not being forced to give up their sheep, but are encouraged to diversify their livelihoods. Senator Thomas expressed willingness to assist the tribe and requested updates from the Indian Office on their actions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Navajo Tribe's Livelihood in 1936: Agricultural Plans and Sheep Herding Controversy")
![["The text discusses various legislative efforts and initiatives related to Indian affairs, including the creation of a new Federal board to aid the Indians, a bill to fix the boundary of the Navajo reservation, and the establishment of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. The text also mentions the recent popularity of playing tennis on roller skates and the discovery of an old Bible hidden in a roof. Additionally, it highlights the appointment of key individuals, such as Louis C. West as general manager of the new board, and the ongoing efforts to promote and preserve Indian arts and crafts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment and Early Initiatives of Indian Arts and Crafts Board in 1936")