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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter to Congressman Blanton Regarding Cherokee Tribe Charges
- Date:
- 1936-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals and Legislation S. 4516
- Date:
- 1936-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Construction and Progress of Kiowa Indian Hospital in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-06-11
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_44_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Acknowledgement to Miss Mabel Dodge Luhan from Senator Elmer Thomas's Office
- Date:
- 1936-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_10_1_11_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Pictures for State Institutions
- Date:
- 1936-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Correctional institutions
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0017
- 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 Joe Simon Regarding Information from the Indian Office
- Date:
- 1936-06-29
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Status of Picture Procurement for State Institutions
- Date:
- 1936-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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)
![["A response to Congressman Blanton regarding charges filed by individuals claiming to represent the Cherokee Indian Tribe of North Carolina. The galley proof of the charges is being studied by the Committee of Indian Affairs, and a decision on whether to proceed with an investigation will be made soon. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has been asked to review the charges and provide a reply, after which final consideration and action will be taken by the Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee%20Indians,%20Mar.-May,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Congressman Blanton Regarding Cherokee Tribe Charges")
![["Dr. Carl Puckett received a letter from Elmer Thomas regarding Indian hospitals in Tahlequah and Talihina, stating that funds were secured and plans approved. Thomas also mentioned consideration of S. 4516 and sent a report on the Talihina hospital."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals and Legislation S. 4516")
![["The text includes correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and various individuals regarding the progress of construction at the Kiowa Indian Hospital, specifically the tuberculosis annex and a building for student nurses. There is also mention of the policy to be followed in regard to schools at Fort Sill and Riverside. Senator Thomas expresses a desire to expedite the construction process and gather more information on the schools."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction and Progress of Kiowa Indian Hospital in 1936")
![["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")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Miss Mabel Dodge Luhan and assures her that it will be brought to Senator Thomas' attention upon his return. The sender expresses that it will be a pleasure to comply with her request."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Acknowledgement to Miss Mabel Dodge Luhan from Senator Elmer Thomas's Office")
![["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 State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections in Oklahoma is requesting Miss Minnie Poole to send 100 pictures to be hung in state institutions, as they currently have very few. The commissioner expresses gratitude and understanding for the delay in receiving the promised pictures."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Pictures for State Institutions")
![["Elmer Thomas received a report from the Indian Office regarding Joe Simon's recent inquiry. Thomas believes the information is self-explanatory and hopes it answers Simon's questions. He offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0017_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from Elmer Thomas to Joe Simon Regarding Information from the Indian Office")
![["The document is a response to a request for pictures for State institutions. The sender has spoken to the Procurement Division of the Treasury and they will be sending the selected pictures. The sender asks to be informed when the pictures are received so they can request more if needed. They express their willingness to assist in securing the pictures for the State institutions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Status of Picture Procurement for State Institutions")
![["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")