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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Arizona and New Mexico Hearings
- Date:
- 1936-11-09
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_30_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter Regarding Indian Land Allotments and Proposed Highway Development in Palm Springs
- Date:
- 1936-11-12
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Assistance with Indian Project
- Date:
- 1936-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Elmer Thomas' Letter to John Collier Regarding Joe Umber's Communication, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Leon S. Hirsh and Virginia Smith Regarding Land Rights of Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_56_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences regarding the Seminole Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-11-18
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0003
- 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 Joe S. Ellis Regarding Terracing of Farmland in Oklahoma, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_29_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Jackson Barnett Case between Honorable Tom Anglin and Senator Elmer Thomas, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-11-23
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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)
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs expresses gratitude to Senator Thomas for his support and appreciation of the Subcommittee's work during hearings in Arizona and New Mexico."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Department,%20Apr.-Aug.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Arizona and New Mexico Hearings")
![["The text is a letter from H.A. Lloyd to Honorable Elmer Thomas discussing a scheme in Palm Springs involving the opening of a highway that would increase the value of Indian-owned lands. The letter outlines the plan to switch the Indians to other lands and acquire the valuable sections for development. Lloyd emphasizes the potential value of the land for ranching and farming and expresses concern about the Indians being robbed of their holdings. He asks for Thomas' assistance in ensuring the Indians are not taken advantage of."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_30_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20California,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_30_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter Regarding Indian Land Allotments and Proposed Highway Development in Palm Springs")
![["The letter is dated November 13, 1936, from Elmer Thomas to Joe Umber regarding an Indian project in McCurtain, Oklahoma. Thomas acknowledges Umber's concerns and states that he will follow up with the Indian Office to provide assistance and will update Umber when he has more information."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Assistance with Indian Project")
![["Elmer Thomas is writing to Commissioner John Collier of the Indian Office, enclosing a letter from Joe Umber of McCurtain, Oklahoma. Thomas requests Collier's consideration of the letter and any information he can provide on the matter."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Elmer Thomas' Letter to John Collier Regarding Joe Umber's Communication, 1936")
![["Leon S. Hirsh writes to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance in a legal matter involving oil wells on tribal lands. He proposes a lawsuit to recover funds for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Hirsh expresses a desire for a part-time position with the Department of Justice to pursue the case and suggests that Thomas could benefit from association with the litigation. Virginia Smith, on behalf of Senator Thomas, acknowledges receipt of the letter and assures that it will be brought to Thomas's attention upon his return to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Leon S. Hirsh and Virginia Smith Regarding Land Rights of Five Civilized Tribes")
![["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")
![["Chili Fish, Assistant Chief of the Seminole Tribe in Oklahoma, is inquiring about the possibility of securing a per capita payment for tribe members and sending a delegation to Washington. Senator Elmer Thomas is requesting information from the Indian Office in order to advise Chili Fish further on the matter. Chili Fish is also requesting Senator Thomas to sponsor a bill for the per capita payment and to provide information on the funds held by the Indian Bureau. Senator Thomas is considering the request and will advise on the advisability of sending a delegation to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20May-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_56_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences regarding the Seminole Tribe's Request for Per Capita Payment in 1936")
![["Joe S. Ellis is seeking assistance from Honorable Elmer Thomas regarding the terracing of Indian land he has an agricultural lease on in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. He is looking for a way to have the land properly terraced without the Indians having to make sacrifices or him having to spend too much money. Senator Thomas suggests contacting the local authorities in Stillwater or the Shawnee Agency for assistance with the terracing project. Ellis is open to spending some money on the project but is seeking advice on how to proceed without incurring significant costs."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Joe S. Ellis Regarding Terracing of Farmland in Oklahoma, 1936")
![["The letter is a correspondence between Honorable Elmer Thomas and Honorable Tom Anglin regarding the Jackson Barnett case. Thomas informs Anglin that the Indian Office has referred the matter to the Department of Justice and no report has been received yet. Anglin expresses concern about the trial and the Contract between the fullblood heirs of Jackson Barnett. Thomas suggests that someone come to Washington to present the matter to Interior Department officials."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_29_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Barnett,%20Jackson,%20Nov.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_29_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Jackson Barnett Case between Honorable Tom Anglin and Senator Elmer Thomas, 1936")
![["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")