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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Approval of Work Projects Administration Projects for Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District in 1940
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- A Letter of Support and Gratitude from Maude O. Thomas
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Murray Family and Scotch Ancestry
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1869-1956
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Eliminating Vicious Practices in Construction Bidding: A Call for Transparency and Accountability
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- Lookout, Fred, 1861-1949
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1940 U.S. Congressional Act: Making All Indians Citizens of the United States
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Address on Negro Soldiers in World War II by Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1940-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_56_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Young Negro Democratic Organization, Paul McClory, President - Invitation to Emancipation Celebration: Guest Speaker Requested , June 1, 1940
- Date:
- 1940-06-01
- Creator:
- Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1869-1956
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_63_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Report on War Activities of Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries, January 18, 1945
- Date:
- 1940-06-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
![["The letter from the Work Projects Administration informs Congressman Boren that certain projects in the 4th Congressional District of Oklahoma have been approved for inclusion in the program. The projects are eligible for operation at the discretion of the State Work Projects Administrator, depending on factors such as availability of funds and certified relief labor. Specific details of one project to improve water supply facilities in Weleetka are provided, including the work to be done and the sponsor of 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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Approval of Work Projects Administration Projects for Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District in 1940")
![["The document is from Maude O. Thomas, representing the Skirvin Hotel, Inc., to Governor H. H. Murray. Thomas is seeking the Governor's support and endorsement for their candidate in a Congressional race. Thomas acknowledges past kindness from the Governor and promises to repay the favor in the future. Thomas also mentions difficulties faced in the Panhandle region due to drought and dust losses. The document ends with thanks and regards to Governor Murray."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_0000-T%20Correspondence,%201929-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00002_thumbnail.jpg "A Letter of Support and Gratitude from Maude O. Thomas")
![["The author, Alice Goode Crump-Bouldin, is writing a letter to the Governor of Oklahoma thanking him for his response to her enquiry about the Murray family. She expresses delight in receiving books from the Governor, plans to propose one for inclusion in Virginia school curriculum, and discusses the search for the parentage of James Murray. She also mentions sending genealogy information soon and expresses admiration for Scotch ancestry and Abraham Lincoln."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_0000-T%20Correspondence,%201929-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Murray Family and Scotch Ancestry")
![["The document discusses a bill introduced to require contractors on public building projects to name their subcontractors, materialmen, and supply men in order to eliminate the practice of bid peddling and chiseling by general contractors. The bill aims to protect subcontractors and ensure proper workmanship and materials are used on government projects. There is a debate on whether this requirement may lead to higher bids from contractors, but overall, the bill is seen as necessary to prevent unethical practices in the construction industry."]](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_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Eliminating Vicious Practices in Construction Bidding: A Call for Transparency and Accountability")
![["The text discusses a law passed by Congress in 1940 making all Indians citizens of the United States. It references Public Law 175-6 and Public Law 453 of the 76th Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislation,%20Jan.-Jul.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1940 U.S. Congressional Act: Making All Indians Citizens of the United States")
![["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")
![["The George Washington Carver Foundation, founded in 1940, requests a copy of a speech given by Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas about the work of African American soldiers in World War II. The request is made by Napoleon B. Edward, a representative of the foundation, in a letter dated January 14, 1946."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Address on Negro Soldiers in World War II by Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The Democratic Organization of Young Tulsa Negroes is inviting Mr. William H. Murray to speak at their emancipation celebration on June 19, 1940. They have a membership of one thousand people and would like a response from Mr. Murray regarding his availability to speak at the event."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_56_0000-Y%20Correspondence,%201940-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_56_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Young Negro Democratic Organization, Paul McClory, President - Invitation to Emancipation Celebration: Guest Speaker Requested , June 1, 1940")
![["The document is a report from the Secretary of Commerce to the President and Congress detailing the war activities of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and its subsidiaries. It discusses the creation of various subsidiary corporations to aid in national defense efforts, including the procurement of materials and operation of war plants. The report highlights the significant amount of funds disbursed and the cooperation between the RFC and other government agencies involved in war production and procurement. Additionally, it provides specific information on the operations of the Rubber Reserve Company, including the production of synthetic rubber."]](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_3_63_0000-Reconstruction%20Finance%20Corporation,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_63_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Report on War Activities of Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries, January 18, 1945")