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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- A Letter of Gratitude: Correspondence with Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_49_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Response to Claims of the Pawnee Tribe of Indians
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Nation Treaty of 1833
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Youth, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on the Loss of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Peyote Use Among Indigenous Peoples
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_12_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Preference Rights on Indian Leases, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Choctaw Indian Resolutions: Endorsement of New Principal Chief and Requests to U.S. Officials
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter Regarding Settlement of Coal and Asphalt Matters
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Government Compensation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. Thompson is grateful for a letter from Congressman Schwabe, expressing optimism about their new business venture and thanking him for his support. She explains their financial situation and the difficulties they have faced, but is grateful for the help they have received. She also mentions their upcoming store opening and their hope for a Republican administration. Mrs. Thompson expresses her gratitude and appreciation for her friends and their support."]](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_31_0000-Housing,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0009_thumbnail.jpg "A Letter of Gratitude: Correspondence with Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The document acknowledges the request to introduce a bill authorizing the Pawnee Tribe of Indians to present their claims to the United States Court of Claims. It addresses the various claims made by the tribe, stating that some may be resolved through appropriation without court involvement, while others may require legal action. The document suggests that Congress could make an appropriation to cover the meritorious claims made by the tribe."]](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_49_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_49_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Claims of the Pawnee Tribe of Indians")
![["The document includes information about the Nebraska State Historical Society, including the names of the president and executive board members. The writer, likely the superintendent, expresses that they are too busy to provide an opinion on the rights of the Pawnee Nation under a treaty from 1833 but mentions that some Old Pawnee Warriors are planning to come to Nebraska. They suggest the warriors come while the legislature is in session."]](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_50_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Nation Treaty of 1833")
![["The text is a series of letters between Dailey and Senator Elmer Thomas expressing sympathy for the loss of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Dailey expresses concern for the future of the Indian people and their welfare, particularly in relation to the use of Peyote by the Navajo Indians. Senator Thomas advises Dailey to contact Senator O'Mahoney for further information on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on the Loss of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Peyote Use Among Indigenous Peoples")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas wrote to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding the preference rights of old lessees on Indian leases. The Commissioner assured Senator Thomas that the matter was being carefully studied and that a decision would be made soon. In a subsequent letter, the Commissioner informed Senator Thomas that bids for Indian leases at the Cheyenne & Arapaho Reservation would be opened, and in cases where the old lessee was not the highest bidder, the Indian owners would have the right to give the old lessee preference. The Commissioner believed that this decision would work out justly for the Indians and their neighbors."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cheyenne-Arapaho,%20Apr.-May,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_12_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Preference Rights on Indian Leases, 1946")
![["A resolution was adopted at a meeting of Choctaw Indians in Oklahoma City on March 15th, 1946, endorsing James H. Belvin as the choice for Principal Chief of the Choctaws. The resolution also requested action on the sale of coal and asphalt deposits, information on tribal affairs, and support for the Claims Commission Bill. A letter from Elmer Thomas explained that the President makes the appointment of Principal Chief and suggested sending any petitions to the Secretary of the Interior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Choctaw Indian Resolutions: Endorsement of New Principal Chief and Requests to U.S. Officials")
![["The text is a petition from Choctaw citizens of the Choctaw Nation to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting a nominating convention to select the Principal Chief through a vote instead of presidential appointment, citing that Congress has not made any laws against the election of the Chief. They argue that the President should only use appointing powers in cases of emergency, not as the standard method of selecting the Chief."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief")
![["The letter is a response from Elmer Thomas to S. H. Mahady regarding the settlement of coal and asphalt lands. Thomas states that the disposal of the lands is now in the hands of A. M. Landman and suggests contacting him for further information. Thomas expresses good wishes and signs off sincerely."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter Regarding Settlement of Coal and Asphalt Matters")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Garrett McClure regarding the sale of coal and asphalt deposits belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Thomas explains that the matter is now in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes, A. M. Landman, and suggests contacting him for further information. Thomas expresses willingness to assist but states that no further action can be taken until the Commissioner of Indian Affairs directs Landman to proceed. McClure is asked to keep Thomas informed of any progress made. Another letter from a friend named Williams expresses concern about the delay in selling the coal leases and urges action to benefit the Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits")
![["The letter is from William A. Smark to Wesley L. Robertson regarding a request made in January 1945 to pay each enrolled Choctaw and Chickasaw tribe member $20 from funds in the U.S. treasury. There is also mention of a moral judgement against the government for $8.5 million and a disagreement on the value of coal and asphalt resources. Meetings have been held to try and resolve these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Government Compensation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")