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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Class of Service Options for Sending Messages via Western Union Telegram
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953
- Topic:
- Correctional institutions
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- The Unconventional Love Story of Fairfax Osage and Maude Grayum
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Insufficient Allotments for Families
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence between Elmer Thoms and Commissioner John Collier regarding Assistance for Families in Konsing, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding Drought Relief Efforts for Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Response to Request for Pictures from Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1936-08-11
- Creator:
- Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953
- Topic:
- Correctional institutions
- 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_48_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 Construction of Fort Sill Hospital and Nurses' Quarters in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-08-17
- 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_10_1_11_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation for Photos from Miss M. E. Pool
- Date:
- 1936-08-18
- Creator:
- Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953
- Topic:
- Correctional institutions
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_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 Indian Collection and its Potential Purchase for the American Indian Exposition and Bacone College
- Date:
- 1936-08-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["This is a telegram requesting payment for express charges on pictures being sent by Mr. Harper to Mrs. Mabel Bassett in Oklahoma City. It emphasizes the importance of sending money by telegraph or cable for quick and safe transactions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Class of Service Options for Sending Messages via Western Union Telegram")
![["An Osage Indian named Hay-Shock-ey married Maude Grayum of Tulsa and they were looking for a Spanish-style house to buy. They faced legal issues in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with their interpreter and maid being released from jail. Maude was unsure about dropping a lawsuit against authorities. They rented an apartment and planned to have a good home with land for Hay-Shock-ey's horse. They also planned to visit Hot Springs for his stomach ailment. Hay-Shock-ey seemed amused by the situation and did not speak English, while Maude did not speak Osage."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Unconventional Love Story of Fairfax Osage and Maude Grayum")
![["The letter is a response to James Kahdot's inquiry about families whose allotments are not enough to support them. The sender, Elmer Thorns, agrees to refer the matter to the Indian Office to see if any relief is available and promises to provide an update once a report is received."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Regarding Insufficient Allotments for Families")
![["Elmer Thoms is writing to Commissioner John Collier of the Indian Office, enclosing a letter from a man in Oklahoma requesting assistance for his family. Thoms asks for any help that can be provided for the families mentioned in the letter."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence between Elmer Thoms and Commissioner John Collier regarding Assistance for Families in Konsing, Oklahoma")
![["The text is a series of correspondence between various government officials regarding the need for relief for Indians in Oklahoma during a drought. They discuss requesting additional funds for rehabilitation projects, contacting the Works Progress Administration and Resettlement Administration for assistance, and the efforts being made to alleviate the distressing conditions in the area. Senator Elmer Thomas is actively involved in seeking solutions to the problem."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding Drought Relief Efforts for Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes")
![["The document is in response to a request for pictures from Mrs. Mabel Bassett, Commissioner of the State Department of Charities and Corrections. The sender, M.E. Pool on behalf of Senator Elmer Thomas, states that they are working to send both small and larger pictures within the franking law limits. They express a desire to be of service and send good wishes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Request for Pictures from Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["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")
![["The text is a series of correspondence between Elmer Thomas, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and C.D. Campbell, Chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee at the Lawton Chamber of Commerce, regarding the construction of a tuberculosis annex to the Kiowa Hospital and nurses' quarters. Elmer Thomas is urging for the expedited construction of these projects and is seeking updates on their status. Campbell is also requesting action to start the construction work. There are details about bids being received and working drawings being completed for the projects. The correspondence includes letters, telegrams, and terms and conditions of service from the Western Union Telegraph Company."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction of Fort Sill Hospital and Nurses' Quarters in 1936")
![["Mabel Bassett, State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections in Oklahoma, thanks Miss M. E. Pool for sending pictures for their institutions. She mentions that more pictures will be sent and expresses gratitude for the donation. She also mentions that Senator Elmer Thomas will be remembered when distributing the pictures."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation for Photos from Miss M. E. Pool")
![["The letter is from H. B. Brown to Senator Elmer Thomas, requesting his assistance in getting approval from Collier for the purchase of a collection of Indian relics to be placed in Bacone College. The letter also mentions that Senator Thomas is conducting hearings for the Senate Indian Affairs Committee in the West. Senator Thomas acknowledges receipt of the letter and assures that he will bring the matter to his attention as soon as possible. Senator Thomas suggests contacting C. A. Bonier at the American Indian Exposition at Tulsa for a possible display of the collection."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Collection and its Potential Purchase for the American Indian Exposition and Bacone College")