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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Quapaw Tribal Council Disputes - June 29, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-06-29
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Osage Indian Mineral Rights Earnings from 1901-1935
- Date:
- 1935-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence from Office of Indian Affairs Regarding Choctaw Nation's Per Capita Payment and Coal Lands
- Date:
- 1935-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Committee on Indian Affairs: Reports on Navajo Situation and Mescalero Indian Reservation
- Date:
- 1935-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_78_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- National Labor Relations Act and OPA: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1935-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Labor and Employment
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- 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_4_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Donation of an Indian War Club to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1935-07-20
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_13_0001
- 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 Joseph Bruner of the American Indian Federation Regarding Committee Hearings, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-07-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Telegraph Message to Honorable Ben Dwight Regarding Senate Sessions and Fair Attendance
- Date:
- 1935-07-23
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Mrs. Alice McCurtain Scott and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Senate Bill 3293
- Date:
- 1935-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["Thompson & Roberts, Attorneys at Law, wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas on June 29, 1935, regarding the Quapaw Tribal Council's objections to an Executive Order. They expressed concerns about a provision in the Indian Bill that imposed a tax on the Quapaw Indians' funds. They argued that this provision was unconstitutional and unjust. They suggested amending the bill to remove this tax and ensure that the Quapaw Indians' invested funds remain tax-free."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Quapaw Tribal Council Disputes - June 29, 1935")
![["Willis L. Smith requested information from the Department of the Interior regarding the amount of money paid to the Osage Indians for their mineral rights. The total amount received by the Osage Indians from oil and gas operations up to June 30, 1935, was $252,769,947.31. The request was made through Honorable Elmer Thomas, United States Senate."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Osage,%20Jan.-June.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_18_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Osage Indian Mineral Rights Earnings from 1901-1935")
![["The letter from Commissioner John Collier to John L. Richerson addresses the issue of per capita payments to the Choctaw Indians and the disposition of segregated coal lands they are interested in. It states that there are not enough funds for a payment at the moment and that the coal lands have not been sold due to the depressed condition of the coal mining industry. The letter also mentions pending Court of Claims cases for the Choctaw Nation, with no money available for tribe members unless favorable judgments are obtained and Congress makes appropriations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Indians,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence from Office of Indian Affairs Regarding Choctaw Nation's Per Capita Payment and Coal Lands")
![["The text is a letter discussing a report on the Navajo situation, with the writer recommending a visit to the Navajo capital. The report discusses the conditions on the Mescalero Indian reservation and the challenges faced by the Navajo people due to changes in administration and policies. The writer expresses concerns about the New Deal approach to Indian affairs and the need for a more practical and effective strategy."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Committee on Indian Affairs: Reports on Navajo Situation and Mescalero Indian Reservation")
![["The document from Mr. Morrison to Congressman Schwabe expresses the belief that the National Labor Relations Act and the Office of Price Administration are responsible for the current national ills, leading to labor-management conflicts and limiting production. Mr. Morrison suggests that repealing these acts would help alleviate the chaotic conditions. Congressman Schwabe agrees with this assessment, attributing these issues to the New Deal Administration's policies of appeasement and lack of sound foreign or domestic policy. He believes that the public interest is being overshadowed by the minority of labor and management. Schwabe appreciates Morrison's input and is inspired to continue fighting against these issues."]](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_78_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_78_0011_thumbnail.jpg "National Labor Relations Act and OPA: A Call for Change")
![["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")
![["James H. Hyde, Superintendent of Crow Creek Agency in South Dakota, sent a valuable Indian War Club to Elmer Thomas, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. The club will be placed in the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs as part of a growing collection of Indian goods, wares, and trophies. The Indians from the Big Bend district of the reservation donated the war club for use in the Senate Public Committee rooms."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Donation of an Indian War Club to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs")
![["The text includes correspondence between Joseph Bruner, President of the American Indian Federation, and various government officials regarding requests for copies of hearings held before the House Indian Committee. Bruner requests a large number of copies for distribution among members and other organizations. Senator Elmer Thomas and Chairman Will Rogers are among those contacted for assistance in obtaining the copies."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Groups,%20Jan.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Joseph Bruner of the American Indian Federation Regarding Committee Hearings, 1935")
![["The text is a template for sending a telegram, reminding patrons to check the desired class of service. It includes a message from Elmer Thomas to Ben Dwight, stating that the Senate is in session day and night and Thomas may not be able to attend the Fair. It also mentions the quickest and safest way to send money is by telegraph or cable."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fairs%20and%20Expositions,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Telegraph Message to Honorable Ben Dwight Regarding Senate Sessions and Fair Attendance")
![["Mrs. Scott from the Ma Hai Ya Indian Club in Shady Point, Oklahoma, wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing their support for Senate Bill 3293 providing pensions for Indians. Senator Thomas replied, thanking them for their interest and assuring them he would keep their suggestions in mind. The club is hopeful that the bill will become a law soon and asks for Senator Thomas's best efforts in securing legislation for the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislative%20Suggestions,%20Jan.-Aug.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Mrs. Alice McCurtain Scott and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Senate Bill 3293")