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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Affairs of the Otoe and Missouria Tribes, 1894-1938
- Date:
- 1894-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 54th (1895-1897), 57th (1901-1903), 70th (1927-1929), 61st (1909-1911), 53rd (1893-1895), 73rd (1933-1935), 72nd (1931-1933), 65th (1917-1919), 66th (1919-1921), 64th (1915-1917), 71st (1929-1931), 56th (1899-1901), 67th (1921-1923), 69th (1925-1927), 59th (1905-1907), 55th (1897-1899), 63rd (1913-1915), 68th (1923-1925), 74th (1935-1937), 75th (1937-1939), 58th (1903-1905), 60th (1907-1909), 62nd (1911-1913)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_49_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Important Update on H.R. 9753: Pawnee Indians' Claims Against the United States
- Date:
- 1932-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 72nd (1931-1933)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence between Ponca Indian Tribal Business Council and U.S. Government over Disbursing Office Relocation
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Tonkawa Indians, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Notification of Delegation Visit for Indian Bill Hearing and Soil Erosion Meeting
- Date:
- 1935-04-06
- Creator:
- McKeown, Tom D. (Tom Deitz), 1878-1951
- Names:
- Tonkawa Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- 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_52_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Deferred Payment to Otoe and Missouria Tribe of Indians in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Enrollment of Otoe Indians in CCC Camps in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-04-20
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_49_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for the Pawnee Tribe of Indians' Claims Against the United States
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Update on Indian Claims Commission Bill - Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-02-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribal Mineral Lands, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The letter is from William B. Burgess to Senator Thomas regarding a land sale issue involving the Otoe and Missouria tribes of Indians. The letter mentions that the tribes were misled by the U.S. Government in a land sale, and asks for assistance in resolving the issue. The letter references specific acts of Congress related to the sale of the tribes' lands, and requests that the Senator take action on behalf of the Tribes. The response from the Department of the Interior provides information on the Act of Congress approved in 1893 regarding the revision and adjustment of the land sales."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Affairs of the Otoe and Missouria Tribes, 1894-1938")
![["The document is regarding a bill introduced in Congress to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to determine certain claims of the Pawnee Indians against the United States. The sender requests the recipient to discuss the matter with someone named Terry Marlin and provide feedback on whether the proposed reimbursement amount is acceptable. The sender emphasizes the importance of the matter and requests immediate action."]](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_49_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_49_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Important Update on H.R. 9753: Pawnee Indians' Claims Against the United States")
![["The Ponca Indian Business Council sent a petition to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance to prevent the removal of the Disbursing department from the Pawnee Indian Agency to a remote location. The Office of Indian Affairs clarified in a letter to Senator Thomas that the decision to consolidate disbursing activities under the Division of Disbursement was made by the President, not the Office of Indian Affairs. The Council expressed concerns about the inconvenience and hardship this move would cause for tribal members, and requested that the department be relocated to a more accessible location. Senator Thomas assured the Council that he would keep their concerns in mind and work towards finding a solution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Disbursing%20Office,%20Apr.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence between Ponca Indian Tribal Business Council and U.S. Government over Disbursing Office Relocation")
![["The memo informs Senator Thomas about a delegation coming for hearings on an Indian bill, and a meeting with Members of House and Senate from certain states. Representative Marvin Jones wants Senator Thomas to attend the meeting, but the memo mentions conflicting meetings. Mrs. Benjamin and Mrs. Tom D. McKeown also want to see Senator Thomas before going to the House gallery."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Notification of Delegation Visit for Indian Bill Hearing and Soil Erosion Meeting")
![["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")
![["The letter is regarding a payment to the Otoe and Missouria Tribe of Indians, which has been deferred until the Fall by the Tribal Business Council. The Office of Indian Affairs confirms that no authority has been given to make the payment at this time. Senator Elmer Thomas has forwarded inquiries about the payment to the Department of the Interior for a direct response to Charlie B. Harper."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Deferred Payment to Otoe and Missouria Tribe of Indians in 1936")
![["The text consists of a series of letters between Senator Elmer Thomas and former Governor Henry S. Johnston regarding complaints from Otoe Indians about discrimination in enlisting their boys in CCC camps. Senator Thomas promises to take up the matter with the Department in order to assist Governor Johnston. Governor Johnston expresses appreciation for Senator Thomas' attention to the issue and requests his help in resolving the discrimination complaints. Senator Thomas acknowledges the complaints and assures Governor Johnston of his assistance. Governor Johnston also contacts the Indian Office for assistance in addressing the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Enrollment of Otoe Indians in CCC Camps in 1936")
![["The Office of Indian Affairs received a request from the House Committee on Indian Affairs regarding H. R. 9753, which deals with the Pawnee Tribe's claims against the United States. The tribe asserts claims for a shortage in the area of their reservation, fair payment for ceded lands, rights of way through their land, and reimbursement for counsel fees. After careful consideration, it is determined that the only valid claim is for the shortage in the reservation area, amounting to $6,000. It is recommended to amend the bill to appropriate $6,079.50 to settle the Pawnee Tribe's outstanding claims."]](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_49_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_49_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for the Pawnee Tribe of Indians' Claims Against the United States")
![["The document is a response to Mrs. M. D. Myrick regarding the Indian Claims Commission Bill pending before Congress and a meeting held in Tulsa. The sender expresses regret for not being able to attend the meeting and mentions efforts to support the bill. Mrs. Myrick is thanked for her support and urged to continue advocating for the bill. The sender also discusses the importance of Indian representation and the need for unity in supporting Indian affairs."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Indian Claims Commission Bill - Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["Benjamin Brinkley wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting information about the sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw tribal mineral lands. The Office of Indian Affairs responded, stating that negotiations for the sale are ongoing and that a contract will be executed and submitted to the tribes for approval. They assured Brinkley that he will be notified of any updates and that further correspondence on the matter may not be necessary. Senator Thomas also forwarded Brinkley's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs for consideration."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribal Mineral Lands, 1946")
