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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Resolution Request for Land Title Adjustment by the Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1936-06-26
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Guidelines and Terms for Telegraph and Cable Services
- Date:
- 1936-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_28_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Between University of Alaska and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Extension of Benefits to Alaska
- Date:
- 1936-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Flexibility in Indian Education: A 1936 Field Letter from the U.S. Office of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1936-11-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Terms and Conditions of Western Union Telegraph Service in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-11-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Terms and Conditions for Western Union Telegraph Services in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-11-23
- Creator:
- Saunkeah, Jasper Betaugei Sr. (1888-1959)
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Progress and Improvements Needed at Local Indian School: A Letter from Elmer Thoms to Chas. D. Campbell
- Date:
- 1936-12-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence on Increased School Enrollment in Eastern Cherokee Reservation
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- The Historical Journey of Oklahoma Presbyterian College for Girls: A Testament to Indian Home Missions
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Details of Telegraphic Services and Terms from Western Union
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["The Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking recognition of their ownership rights to certain lands in Caddo County, Oklahoma. They have submitted resolutions to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and are now appealing to Congress for assistance in obtaining full title to the land. The Executive Committee of the tribe reiterates their claim and requests immediate action on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Caddo,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Resolution Request for Land Title Adjustment by the Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["This text provides information on different classes of service offered by the Western Union Telegraph Company, including telegram, night letter, day letter, full-rate cables, deferred half-rate cables, cable night letters, and ship radiograms. It also outlines the terms and conditions for sending messages, including liability limits, delivery options, and special terms for each type of service. Customers are advised to check the class of service desired to ensure messages are transmitted correctly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Guidelines and Terms for Telegraph and Cable Services")
![["The letter is from Dr. Charles E. Bunnell, President of the University of Alaska, thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his assistance in getting a bill signed by the President. The bill will extend benefits to Alaska and provide funds for the university to increase its services. Senator Thomas is currently in Alaska and the letter will be brought to his attention upon his return."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaska,%20Jul.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_28_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Between University of Alaska and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Extension of Benefits to Alaska")
![["The text discusses the importance of flexibility in Indian education, highlighting the need for adapting teaching methods and schedules to meet the specific needs of students. It also mentions the creation of a State Superintendent of Indian Education for Montana, the appointment of a new principal at Fort Sill School, and the promotion of J.C. McCaskill to Assistant Director of Education in the Indian Service."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Flexibility in Indian Education: A 1936 Field Letter from the U.S. Office of Indian Affairs")
![["The text discusses the terms and conditions of sending telegrams through Western Union, including different classes of service such as full-rate cables, night letters, day letters, and ship radiograms. It also explains the liability of the company for mistakes or delays in transmission and delivery of messages. Customers are advised to check the class of service desired to avoid full-rate transmission."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Terms and Conditions of Western Union Telegraph Service in 1936")
![["The text provides information about different classes of service offered by Western Union for sending telegrams, night letters, day letters, and cables. It also includes terms and conditions for sending messages, including liability limits, delivery options, and special terms for each type of service. Additionally, it includes a sample message sent to Jasper Saunkeah's regarding Indian relief funds."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Terms and Conditions for Western Union Telegraph Services in 1936")
![["Thoms is pleased with the progress at the local Indian school but believes there is more work to be done. He suggests that the Superintendent of the school make a recommendation to the Agency at Anadarko, which can then be forwarded to Washington for approval. Thoms assures Campbell that he will do his best to help with the additional building program. He also expresses relief that Campbell has had rain and asks to be kept updated on conditions."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+Bacone+College,+1936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Progress and Improvements Needed at Local Indian School: A Letter from Elmer Thoms to Chas. D. Campbell")
![["The Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs informs Senator Thomas that the total enrollment at the Eastern Cherokee Reservation school has increased by 129 children since 1934, with no truant officer employed for the first time. The Cherokee children are eager to receive the education offered at the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%20Feb.-Nov.,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_59_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence on Increased School Enrollment in Eastern Cherokee Reservation")
![["The Executive Committee of Home Missions began their work at Durant, initially focusing on the education of Native American students. The school grew over the years, eventually becoming The Oklahoma Presbyterian College for Girls. The campus now includes two brick buildings, a library, swimming pool, and other amenities. Despite facing debts in the past, the school has managed to pay off most of the principal and interest. The school has received financial support from the Native American community, who are now in need of assistance more than ever."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Historical Journey of Oklahoma Presbyterian College for Girls: A Testament to Indian Home Missions")
![["The text provides information about the different classes of service offered by Western Union for sending telegrams, night letters, day letters, full rate cables, deferred half-rate cables, cable night letters, and ship radiograms. It also includes terms and conditions, as well as the responsibilities of the company and the sender. The text emphasizes the importance of checking the desired class of service before sending a message."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Details of Telegraphic Services and Terms from Western Union")