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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Seminole Fund Legislation
- Date:
- 1936-07-09
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Charles E. Grounds and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Relief for the Seminole Tribe in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-09-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Leon S. Hirsh and Virginia Smith Regarding Land Rights of Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences regarding the Seminole Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-11-18
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Seminole Tribe Per Capita Payment Proposal in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-12-03
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- 1938 Letter Regarding Congressman Boren's Approval of a Rebuilding Project in Paden, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1938-01-17
- Creator:
- Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Congressman Lyle H. Boren and Works Progress Administration Area Engineer Charles L. Calvert Regarding WPA Projects in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1938-01-28
- Creator:
- Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Congressman Lyle H. Boren and Boley Postmaster regarding Street Improvement and Athletic Stadium Project Approval
- Date:
- 1939-01-01
- Creator:
- Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Business--United States, United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- 1940 Federal Approval and Funding for City-Wide Street Improvements in Boley, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1940-02-08
- Creator:
- Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Congressman Lyle H. Boren to Mrs. Octavia Douglass Regarding the Federal Music Project
- Date:
- 1940-02-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Democratic Party U.S., Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of an inquiry regarding legislation concerning a Seminole fund, specifically referencing a Court of Claims decision in favor of the Seminole Nation. The case is currently pending in the Supreme Court and there has been no legislation for payment of the award as the final decision has not been determined. The sender is unable to provide information on when a decision will be made or what the outcome will be. A carbon copy of the letter is also sent to Honorable Elmer Thomas for his information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20May-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Seminole Fund Legislation")
![["Charles E. Grounds, an attorney from Seminole, Oklahoma, writes to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting relief for the Seminole Tribe, who are facing financial difficulties and lack of employment opportunities. Senator Thomas responds, stating that he has appealed to the President for funds to help the destitute Indians and assures Grounds that he will continue to advocate for relief until action is taken. The Seminole Tribe owns land that could be used for a community project to provide employment and address their indigent Indian problems, but funding for the project has been exhausted. Grounds asks Senator Thomas for guidance on how to secure relief for the Tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20May-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Charles E. Grounds and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Relief for the Seminole Tribe in 1936")
![["Leon S. Hirsh writes to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance in a legal matter involving oil wells on tribal lands. He proposes a lawsuit to recover funds for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Hirsh expresses a desire for a part-time position with the Department of Justice to pursue the case and suggests that Thomas could benefit from association with the litigation. Virginia Smith, on behalf of Senator Thomas, acknowledges receipt of the letter and assures that it will be brought to Thomas's attention upon his return to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Leon S. Hirsh and Virginia Smith Regarding Land Rights of Five Civilized Tribes")
![["Chili Fish, Assistant Chief of the Seminole Tribe in Oklahoma, is inquiring about the possibility of securing a per capita payment for tribe members and sending a delegation to Washington. Senator Elmer Thomas is requesting information from the Indian Office in order to advise Chili Fish further on the matter. Chili Fish is also requesting Senator Thomas to sponsor a bill for the per capita payment and to provide information on the funds held by the Indian Bureau. Senator Thomas is considering the request and will advise on the advisability of sending a delegation to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20May-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences regarding the Seminole Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment in 1936")
![["The text includes a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas to Chili Fish regarding a proposal for per capita payments to members of the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma. The Office of Indian Affairs does not favor this action and believes that funds would be better utilized through a well-developed economic program. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs also shares this view and emphasizes that per capita payments have only provided temporary relief in the past. Chili Fish requests Senator Thomas to intercede on behalf of the tribe regarding the payment of mileage and per diem for council members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20May-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Seminole Tribe Per Capita Payment Proposal in 1936")
![["Congressman Lyle H. Boren secured funding for a project to rebuild a county garage in Paden, Oklahoma, with a federal allocation of $3,787. A letter was sent to Quinton Griffith informing him of this development."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women%201939-1942/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1938 Letter Regarding Congressman Boren's Approval of a Rebuilding Project in Paden, Oklahoma")
![["Lyle H. Boren, a United States Congressman from the Fourth Oklahoma District, received a list of operating projects in Okfuskee County under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) program. The letter outlines various projects, their progress, and the number of relief clients and non-relief employees involved. The Area Engineer, Charles L. Calvert, assures Congressman Boren that they are working closely with sponsors in Okfuskee County and providing more relief clients than their assigned quota. Calvert offers to provide additional information or assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women%201939-1942/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman Lyle H. Boren and Works Progress Administration Area Engineer Charles L. Calvert Regarding WPA Projects in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma")
![["Congressman Lyle H. Boren received a letter from the postmaster of Boley, Oklahoma, thanking him for securing federal funds for street improvement projects in the town. The postmaster also mentioned that the WPA had approved an athletic stadium project, which was now awaiting the President's signature. Boren expressed his appreciation for the postmaster's support and assured him that the projects would be completed as requested."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman Lyle H. Boren and Boley Postmaster regarding Street Improvement and Athletic Stadium Project Approval")
![["The letter from Congressman Lyle H. Boren to the Postmaster of Boley, Oklahoma informs that a project for city-wide street improvements in Boley has been approved by the President and allocated $12,093 by the Federal government. The letter requests that the City officials and friends be informed of the project, which aims to provide work for those in need and improve the streets. Additionally, a letter from the Work Projects Administration confirms the acceptance of the project for the 4th Congressional District of Oklahoma and provides information on its eligibility for operation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1940 Federal Approval and Funding for City-Wide Street Improvements in Boley, Oklahoma")
![["Lyle H. Boren, a member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce in the United States House of Representatives, received a letter from Mrs. Octavia Douglass regarding the progress of the Federal music project. Boren thanked Mrs. Douglass for her letter and expressed appreciation for her interest and enthusiasm in the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women%201939-1942/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Congressman Lyle H. Boren to Mrs. Octavia Douglass Regarding the Federal Music Project")