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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1937-12-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_9_2_2_18
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Konawa Soil Conservation District - South Canadian Watershed
- Date:
- 1937-12-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Water resources development--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1938 Telegram: Urgent Request for Subcommittee Hearings on Navajo Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1938-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_45_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Unresolved Issues: The Osage Civilization Fund Bill
- Date:
- 1938-05-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_45_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Class of Service Options for Telegrams
- Date:
- 1938-05-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable William Zimmerman Regarding Insulation Bid for Claremore Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1938-06-29
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_42_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Departmental Report on H.R. 4080 for Osage Indian Land Payment
- Date:
- 1939-02-17
- Creator:
- Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Update on the Osage Civilization Fund Bill
- Date:
- 1939-04-19
- Creator:
- Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Federal Indian policy--Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Compilation of Laws and Treaties Related to Indian Affairs of the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1939-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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)
![["W. F. Hendrix inquired about per capita payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes of Oklahoma. The Indian Office advised against distributing the funds in small per capita shares, suggesting that the money be conserved for projects benefiting the general Indian population. Senator Elmer Thomas forwarded the response to Hendrix and received acknowledgment from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0035_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The Proposed Konawa Soil Conservation District - South Canadian Watershed map is hand drawn, with dimensions of 14 1/2 x 12 3/4."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection%2FMaps,%201885-1949-CAC_CC_007_9_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_007_9_2_2_18_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Konawa Soil Conservation District - South Canadian Watershed")
![["The text is a telegram sent to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Navajo Indians being upset about general conditions and administrative policy. The sender suggests that a subcommittee hold hearings and investigate the matter in the field. They also suggest that Senator Thomas take a break in New Mexico."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1938 Telegram: Urgent Request for Subcommittee Hearings on Navajo Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a response to Mr. G. A. Rogers regarding the Osage Civilization Fund Bill. The writer clarifies that no judgement was obtained by the Osage Tribe against the United States for a million dollars, and that the claim is just. Despite efforts to pass the bill, it has faced obstacles from the Department of Justice, Comptroller General, and Congressman John J. Cochran. The writer expresses warm regards and explains the challenges faced in getting the bill passed."]](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_45_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_45_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Unresolved Issues: The Osage Civilization Fund Bill")
![["The sender is informing Honorable W. J. Holloway in Oklahoma City that progress has been made with someone named Winchell and they will see him about it. The message is to be transmitted as a full-rate communication."]](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_45_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_45_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Class of Service Options for Telegrams")
![["Elmer Thomas is writing to Honorable William Zimmerman, Jr. requesting a thorough investigation and consideration of bids submitted by the Empire Roofing and Insulation Company for the insulation of the Claremore Indian Hospital and four buildings. Thomas asks Zimmerman to return the enclosure with his report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable William Zimmerman Regarding Insulation Bid for Claremore Indian Hospital")
![["Wesley E. Disney has introduced a bill (H.R. 4080) authorizing an appropriation for payment to Osage Indians for lands sold by the United States He is requesting a departmental report on the bill from Honorable Will Rogers, Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, and hopes that the Committee will consider the bill soon."]](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_42_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_42_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Departmental Report on H.R. 4080 for Osage Indian Land Payment")
![["Wesley E. Disney is informing Charley that the Osage Civilization Fund Bill has been reported favorably by the House Committee on Indian Affairs. Disney is hopeful that the bill will be successful in passing through the House."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Update on the Osage Civilization Fund Bill")
![["Folsom is inquiring about the availability and cost of laws and treaties relating to Indian Affairs of the Five Civilized Tribes. Senator Thomas responds that the compilation of these laws is not yet available, but he plans to secure an appropriation to complete it at the beginning of the session of Congress in January. Folsom had previously inquired about this matter in June 1939 but did not receive a response."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201936-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Compilation of Laws and Treaties Related to Indian Affairs of the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["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")