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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Settle Debt Owed to the People of Alex, Oklahoma: A Correspondence between Wallace Dixon and Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1936-02-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_33_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Communication Services and Telegram Correspondence in 1936: A Case Study
- Date:
- 1936-06-22
- Creator:
- Dwight Ben H. (1890-1953)
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from Elmer Thomas to O.D. Campbell Regarding Policy Implementation in Fort Sill and Riverside Schools
- Date:
- 1936-07-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands
- Date:
- 1937-05-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Congressman Lyle H. Boren and Boley Postmaster regarding Street Improvement and Athletic Stadium Project Approval
- Date:
- 1939-01-01
- Creator:
- Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Business--United States, United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Legislation for the Osage Tribe of Indians
- Date:
- 1939-01-10
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Chickasaw Nation, Kaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Sac and Fox Nation, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Quapaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Chippewa Nation
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_1_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Amendment Bill S. 2085: Providing Educational Facilities Under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act
- Date:
- 1940-10-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding W.P.A Project to Improve Weleetka Town Hall, 1941
- Date:
- 1941-09-29
- Creator:
- Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding Approval for City Hall Improvement Project
- Date:
- 1941-10-04
- Creator:
- Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["Wallace Dixon is requesting help from Elmer Thomas in settling a debt due to his people from the government. Thomas acknowledges the request and explains that an agreement with government officials or a court judgement is necessary. He assures Dixon that he will do his best to help with the matter. Dixon expresses frustration at the delay in receiving the settlement and hopes for Thomas' cooperation in resolving the issue quickly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Settle Debt Owed to the People of Alex, Oklahoma: A Correspondence between Wallace Dixon and Elmer Thomas")
![["The text provides information on different classes of service for telegrams, such as domestic and foreign options. It also includes a message regarding Chief Dwight's contract and a request for action to be taken soon. The sender indicates that the message will be forwarded to Senator Thomas, who is at a convention in Philadelphia."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_33_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_33_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Communication Services and Telegram Correspondence in 1936: A Case Study")
![["Elmer Thomas, in a letter dated July 2, 1936, responds to Campbell's inquiry about the policy to be implemented in the Fort Sill and Riverside Schools. He encloses a report outlining the plan and expresses hope that the matter will be resolved satisfactorily."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20General,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from Elmer Thomas to O.D. Campbell Regarding Policy Implementation in Fort Sill and Riverside Schools")
![["The Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company is thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his efforts to stop the sale of Indian lands as a unit, as it would be unfair to both the Indians and local lumber manufacturers. They believe the land would fetch a higher price if sold in separate tracts and urge the Senator to use every effort possible to cancel the sale. They also request to be kept informed about the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0033_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands")
![["Congressman Lyle H. Boren received a letter from the postmaster of Boley, Oklahoma, thanking him for securing federal funds for street improvement projects in the town. The postmaster also mentioned that the WPA had approved an athletic stadium project, which was now awaiting the President's signature. Boren expressed his appreciation for the postmaster's support and assured him that the projects would be completed as requested."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman Lyle H. Boren and Boley Postmaster regarding Street Improvement and Athletic Stadium Project Approval")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the Osage Civilization bill, with discussions on the proposed measure, interest rates, counterclaims, and the involvement of various parties such as the Osage Tribe, Congressman Disney, Senator Thomas, and Attorney F.M. Goodwin. There is a focus on the need for the bill to provide for interest on delayed payments to the Osages, as supported by a recent Supreme Court decision. The documents also mention the potential for delays in obtaining a report from the Interior Department and the importance of introducing the bill to move the issue forward."]](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_44_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Legislation for the Osage Tribe of Indians")
![["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")
![["The document is a bill introduced by Mr. MEAD to amend title V of an Act to provide housing in connection with national defense, allowing the Federal Works Administrator to provide educational facilities to institutions offering training under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. This includes transferring structures or facilities from federal agencies for educational use. The bill also authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for this purpose."]](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_1_0000-Education,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_1_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Amendment Bill S. 2085: Providing Educational Facilities Under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act")
![["Lyle H. Boren, a member of the Congress of the United States, received a letter regarding the supplementary project application for improving the Weleetka Town Hall. He contacted the W. P. A. and was informed that the application is under review and progressing smoothly. Boren will keep the recipient advised on the final outcome. The project application covers the completion of work that was delayed due to adverse weather and increased material prices, with additional funds requested from the Federal government and the city council agreeing to provide additional funds."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding W.P.A Project to Improve Weleetka Town Hall, 1941")
![["Lyle H. Boren, a member of Congress, informs Jim Fleming that the W.P.A. project to improve the City Hall has been approved for additional funding by the President, which should complete the project. He also mentions that the supplemental application has been approved by the W.P.A. and is awaiting Presidential action, with the final outcome expected to be known by Tuesday or Wednesday."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding Approval for City Hall Improvement Project")