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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Artesian Well Project at Fort Sill Indian School, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-10-04
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Honorable Jack Nichols and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Agency at Muskogee
- Date:
- 1935-10-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Artesian Well Development at Fort Sill Indian School: Correspondences from 1935
- Date:
- 1935-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Bureau of Indian Affairs Reports and Directory of Agencies
- Date:
- 1935-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0002
- 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 Chas. D. Campbell regarding the Development of Water for Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1935-10-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Land Leasing Concerns in Indian Territories, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-11-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Inquiry About Pooling of Indian Lands in Oklahoma, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-11-06
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Need for Music Education in Oklahoma Indian Schools in 1935
- Date:
- 1935-11-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Increased Funding for the Indian Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-11-19
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- 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)
![["The text is a series of letters regarding the drilling of an artesian well at the Fort Sill Indian School in Oklahoma in order to establish community gardens. Senator Elmer Thomas is seeking guidance and approval from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Department of the Interior on how to proceed with the project, including potential funding sources and coordination with State Works Progress Administration officials. The letters also mention discussions with irrigation and engineering experts to assess the feasibility of the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Artesian Well Project at Fort Sill Indian School, 1935")
![["Jack Nichols wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding a situation at the Indian Agency in Muskogee. A response was received from Senator Thomas' office acknowledging the letter and stating that the matter will be addressed when Senator Thomas returns from the West Coast. Senator Thomas' secretary also sent a response to Nichols, assuring him that the matter will be brought to the Senator's attention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Honorable Jack Nichols and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Agency at Muskogee")
![["The letter is in reference to drilling an artesian well at the Fort Sill Indian School in order to develop community gardens. The writer provides information on nearby artesian wells, including flow rates and depths. They also mention the cost of drilling and casing a well. The letter emphasizes the potential success of irrigating at the Fort Sill Indian School and offers to provide further assistance and information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Artesian Well Development at Fort Sill Indian School: Correspondences from 1935")
![["The writer is requesting reports from the Indian Bureau for the years 1933, 1934, and 1935, as well as a publication listing all Indian Agencies and Superintendents. They are specifically interested in information about the number of Indians in each tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Collier,%20John,%201935-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Bureau of Indian Affairs Reports and Directory of Agencies")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Chas. D. Campbell of the Lawton Chamber of Commerce regarding the development of water for irrigation purposes for the benefit of the Indians in Oklahoma. The letter was acknowledged by the Office of Indian Affairs, which stated that the matter was under active consideration and would receive careful study and consideration. Campbell provided information and suggestions for the project, estimating it would cost around $25,000 to complete. Senator Thomas was urged to take the matter up with the commissioner to see if it could be developed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Chas. D. Campbell regarding the Development of Water for Oklahoma Indians")
![["The text consists of a series of letters regarding a petition concerning the leasing of restricted Indian lands to outsiders and the rental prices of Indian lands in Cotton County. The letters involve communication between various individuals, including Honorable Elmer Thomas, Lonnie B. Keeter, and Honorable John Collier. The letters discuss the petition, requests for further reports, and expressions of gratitude for assistance in addressing issues related to land rentals and resettlement projects."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Land Leasing Concerns in Indian Territories, 1935")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in response to a query from Eli Pumpkin regarding the pooling of Indian lands in Oklahoma. The Commissioner explained that the Seven Clan Society is not a federally recognized organization and suggested that they consider the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Bill as a potential solution for acquiring land. The Commissioner also advised Pumpkin to discuss the land needs of the group with Superintendent Landman."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Inquiry About Pooling of Indian Lands in Oklahoma, 1935")
![["The letter is requesting musical instruments and instructors be provided for the Euchee Indian School and River Side Indian School in Oklahoma. They express concern that music education has been neglected in these institutions and ask for the matter to receive personal attention from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. They believe that developing the students' musical talent is important for preparing them for their future tasks."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Need for Music Education in Oklahoma Indian Schools in 1935")
![["Elmer Thomas writes to Commissioner John Collier requesting increased funds for the Indian Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, as only $5,000 out of the allotted budget is proposed to be spent. Thomas highlights the need for necessary improvements at the hospital to provide better service, especially since some patients are housed in wooden buildings. He asks for favorable consideration of the request and to be informed of any action taken. Commissioner Collier responds, assuring Thomas that he will do his best to secure the funds and will provide an update when possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Increased Funding for the Indian Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma, 1935")
![["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")