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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence between Elmer Thoms and Commissioner John Collier regarding Assistance for Families in Konsing, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding Drought Relief Efforts for Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Response to Request for Pictures from Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1936-08-11
- Creator:
- Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953
- Topic:
- Correctional institutions
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s
- Date:
- 1936-08-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0004
- 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 of Fort Sill Hospital and Nurses' Quarters in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-08-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation for Photos from Miss M. E. Pool
- Date:
- 1936-08-18
- Creator:
- Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953
- Topic:
- Correctional institutions
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Collection and its Potential Purchase for the American Indian Exposition and Bacone College
- Date:
- 1936-08-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Jim Kahelot Regarding Assistance for Pottawatomi Indians, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-08-26
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Communication between Senator Elmer Thomas and William Fisher Regarding Indian Relief Projects in Oklahoma, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-08-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians
- Date:
- 1936-08-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["Elmer Thoms is writing to Commissioner John Collier of the Indian Office, enclosing a letter from a man in Oklahoma requesting assistance for his family. Thoms asks for any help that can be provided for the families mentioned in the letter."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence between Elmer Thoms and Commissioner John Collier regarding Assistance for Families in Konsing, Oklahoma")
![["The text is a series of correspondence between various government officials regarding the need for relief for Indians in Oklahoma during a drought. They discuss requesting additional funds for rehabilitation projects, contacting the Works Progress Administration and Resettlement Administration for assistance, and the efforts being made to alleviate the distressing conditions in the area. Senator Elmer Thomas is actively involved in seeking solutions to the problem."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding Drought Relief Efforts for Oklahoma's Five Civilized Tribes")
![["The document is in response to a request for pictures from Mrs. Mabel Bassett, Commissioner of the State Department of Charities and Corrections. The sender, M.E. Pool on behalf of Senator Elmer Thomas, states that they are working to send both small and larger pictures within the franking law limits. They express a desire to be of service and send good wishes."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Request for Pictures from Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["The text includes letters and lists of names of Pottawatomie Indians requesting assistance and discussing tribal affairs. There is a mention of a request for a new committee to be appointed. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is involved in addressing these requests for assistance and relief for the Pottawatomie Indians."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s")
![["The text is a series of correspondence between Elmer Thomas, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and C.D. Campbell, Chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee at the Lawton Chamber of Commerce, regarding the construction of a tuberculosis annex to the Kiowa Hospital and nurses' quarters. Elmer Thomas is urging for the expedited construction of these projects and is seeking updates on their status. Campbell is also requesting action to start the construction work. There are details about bids being received and working drawings being completed for the projects. The correspondence includes letters, telegrams, and terms and conditions of service from the Western Union Telegraph Company."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction of Fort Sill Hospital and Nurses' Quarters in 1936")
![["Mabel Bassett, State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections in Oklahoma, thanks Miss M. E. Pool for sending pictures for their institutions. She mentions that more pictures will be sent and expresses gratitude for the donation. She also mentions that Senator Elmer Thomas will be remembered when distributing the 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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation for Photos from Miss M. E. Pool")
![["The letter is from H. B. Brown to Senator Elmer Thomas, requesting his assistance in getting approval from Collier for the purchase of a collection of Indian relics to be placed in Bacone College. The letter also mentions that Senator Thomas is conducting hearings for the Senate Indian Affairs Committee in the West. Senator Thomas acknowledges receipt of the letter and assures that he will bring the matter to his attention as soon as possible. Senator Thomas suggests contacting C. A. Bonier at the American Indian Exposition at Tulsa for a possible display of the collection."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Collection and its Potential Purchase for the American Indian Exposition and Bacone College")
![["The letter is addressed to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance for Pottawatomi Indians who do not have sufficient allotments to support their families and are not allowed to work on the Relief Rolle. The writer, Jim Kahelot, asks for advice on how to obtain further sustenance for their families. The letter also mentions previous unsuccessful attempts to seek help from the office of Senator Thomas."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Jim Kahelot Regarding Assistance for Pottawatomi Indians, 1936")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from William Fisher regarding the need for relief work for Indians in Weleetka, Oklahoma. The Indian Office approved two road projects to provide work for the Indians. Senator Thomas expressed his interest in helping and suggested keeping in touch with the Superintendent for assistance. The Indian Office acknowledged the letter and stated they were taking necessary action to address the situation. Senator Thomas also wrote to the Indian Office requesting an investigation into the matter and for relief to be provided for the needy families."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Relief%20Measures,%20Apr.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Communication between Senator Elmer Thomas and William Fisher Regarding Indian Relief Projects in Oklahoma, 1936")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Joe Simon, discussing the affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians. Elmer Thomas offers to provide further information and 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians")