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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Advocacy for Indian Rights and Welfare, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Kiowa Tribe 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_53_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s
- Date:
- 1936-08-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Joe S. Ellis Regarding Terracing of Farmland in Oklahoma, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The letter is from L. W. Jones to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the destitution, graft, and corruption among Oklahoma Indians under the Shawnee Indian agency. Jones mentions previous complaints made to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and other officials, as well as ongoing investigations by Special Agent Shipley. He urges Senator Thomas to take action and address the situation with the Secretary of the Interior."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Advocacy for Indian Rights and Welfare, 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")
![["The text includes letters and lists of names of Pottawatomie Indians requesting assistance and discussing tribal affairs. There is a mention of a request for a new committee to be appointed. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is involved in addressing these requests for assistance and relief for the Pottawatomie Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s")
![["Joe S. Ellis is seeking assistance from Honorable Elmer Thomas regarding the terracing of Indian land he has an agricultural lease on in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. He is looking for a way to have the land properly terraced without the Indians having to make sacrifices or him having to spend too much money. Senator Thomas suggests contacting the local authorities in Stillwater or the Shawnee Agency for assistance with the terracing project. Ellis is open to spending some money on the project but is seeking advice on how to proceed without incurring significant costs."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Joe S. Ellis Regarding Terracing of Farmland in Oklahoma, 1936")