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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Tuition Appropriations in Oklahoma Schools, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-07-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Osage Nation
- 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_55_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Indian Division Advocates in the 1930s
- Date:
- 1936-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- The Unconventional Love Story of Fairfax Osage and Maude Grayum
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Advocates for Investigation into the Sale and Leasing of Indian Lands
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Proposed Developments in North Burbank Oil Field on Osage Reservation
- Date:
- 1949-07-18
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution No. 18-220 of the Osage Tribal Council Regarding Tribal Affairs and Federal Supervision
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Osage Tribal Council Resolution No. 18-220
- Date:
- 1953-05-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Osage Tribal Land Claims in 1962
- Date:
- 1962-09-24
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of George Daniels' Estate
- Date:
- 1962-11-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
![["The first letter is a response from Elmer Thomas to Elmer Petree regarding Indian tuition for the Five Civilized Tribes and Quapaw's. Thomas advises Petree to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for more information. The second letter is from Elmer Petree to Elmer Thomas, expressing concern that Osage County has not received Indian Tuition money for schools like other counties in Oklahoma and requesting Thomas to take up the matter with the Indian Department."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Tuition Appropriations in Oklahoma Schools, 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 received a letter from E. H. Labelle regarding the establishment of a sewing room for Indian women in Osage County. Labelle also mentioned R. B. Weaver and requested help in finding him a steady job. Senator Thomas promised to look into these matters and keep Labelle updated. Another letter from David Puckee inquired about the withholding of 20% of wages for relief work, which was explained by the Superintendent of the Potawatomi Agency in a report. Senator Thomas assured Puckee of his assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Relief%20Measures,%20Apr.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Indian Division Advocates in the 1930s")
![["An Osage Indian named Hay-Shock-ey married Maude Grayum of Tulsa and they were looking for a Spanish-style house to buy. They faced legal issues in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with their interpreter and maid being released from jail. Maude was unsure about dropping a lawsuit against authorities. They rented an apartment and planned to have a good home with land for Hay-Shock-ey's horse. They also planned to visit Hot Springs for his stomach ailment. Hay-Shock-ey seemed amused by the situation and did not speak English, while Maude did not speak Osage."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Unconventional Love Story of Fairfax Osage and Maude Grayum")
![["The Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association is concerned about the potential sale of Indian lands and the lack of protection for their resources. They are urging Senator Elmer Thomas to investigate and ensure that the lands are not being stolen or mismanaged. Additionally, a resolution has been introduced to permit leasing of Indian lands for oil and gas development, with some exceptions. Barnum also paid the Royal Zoological Society of England."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Advocates for Investigation into the Sale and Leasing of Indian Lands")
![["The text is a letter from the Secretary of the Interior to Honorable Carl Albert discussing an offer from a person to develop the North Burbank Oil Field on the Osage Reservation without reducing royalty rates paid to the Osage Tribe. The Department is also considering a petition for a further hearing on unitizing and water-flooding at reduced royalty rates in the same oil field. The final decision will be communicated once reached."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_94_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Proposed Developments in North Burbank Oil Field on Osage Reservation")
![["The Osage Tribal Council has resolved to inform various government officials about the responsibilities and financial arrangements relating to the Osage Tribe, specifically regarding roads, education, health services, and mineral resources. They emphasize the importance of continued federal supervision of Osage trusts until mineral resources are fully utilized."]](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_18_86_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Indians,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution No. 18-220 of the Osage Tribal Council Regarding Tribal Affairs and Federal Supervision")
![["The letter from Carl Albert, M.C. to Honorable Paul Pitts, Principal Chief of the Osage Tribe of Indians, acknowledges receipt of a resolution from the Osage Tribal Council expressing satisfaction with their current organization and requesting no changes be made. Albert assures that he will consider this request if any changes are proposed in the future."]](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_18_86_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Indians,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_86_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Osage Tribal Council Resolution No. 18-220")
![["The Osage Tribal Council is inquiring about the status of their claim before the Indian Claims Commission, which has been pending for over two years. They are eager to receive a decision on the matter and are seeking assistance from Senator Monroney to obtain information on when a decision can be expected. The Chief Commissioner of the Indian Claims Commission has acknowledged the inquiry and states that the decision is still being considered by the Commissioners, with no set timeline for when a decision will be reached."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0025.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Osage Tribal Land Claims in 1962")
![["Mrs. Elizabeth Daniels wrote a letter to Senator Monroney regarding the settlement of the estate of the late George Daniels, an unallotted Osage Indian. The Department of the Interior had received a settlement proposal, but it was not firm, and negotiations were ongoing. Mrs. Daniels requested prompt attention to the matter as she was facing financial difficulties. Senator Monroney acknowledged the situation and promised to assist in resolving the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20D-F,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0007.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of George Daniels' Estate")