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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Archbishop Byrne's Appeal for Navajo Education: A 1946 Correspondence with Senator Thomas
- Date:
- 1946-03-18
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter Correspondence Between Secretary John J. Underwood and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw Indians Resolution, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Coal-Asphalt Land Sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribal Mineral Lands, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Olive Leeper and Senator Elmer Thomas Concerning the Choctaw Indian Tribe Leadership
- Date:
- 1946-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Appointment of New Principal Chief for Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1946-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Delaware Tribe's Claims and Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearings
- Date:
- 1946-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Reconsideration of Indian Land Leasing Policy: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1946-04-06
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letters Regarding Land Disputes and Relocation Concerns of North American Indians in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Proposed Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The Archbishop of Santa Fe wrote to Senator Thomas about the educational needs of Navajo Indians, highlighting the lack of schools and the importance of education for their advancement. The Catholic Missionary Group also presented resolutions to Congress, calling for more funding and resources to improve education for Navajo children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Archbishop Byrne's Appeal for Navajo Education: A 1946 Correspondence with Senator Thomas")
![["Underwood sent a letter to Senator Thomas on behalf of the Choctaw Indians, regarding a resolution passed at a meeting. The letter acknowledges receipt of the resolution and states that it has been placed on the Senator's desk for his attention when he returns."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Correspondence Between Secretary John J. Underwood and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw Indians Resolution, 1946")
![["Elmer Thomas received a letter from Andy Young expressing interest in the sale of coal-asphalt land of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation. Thomas forwarded Young's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs for an update. He also received a letter from Jack Love inquiring about the status of the land sale, to which Thomas explained the process and current situation."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Coal-Asphalt Land Sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation in 1946")
![["Benjamin Brinkley wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting information about the sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw tribal mineral lands. The Office of Indian Affairs responded, stating that negotiations for the sale are ongoing and that a contract will be executed and submitted to the tribes for approval. They assured Brinkley that he will be notified of any updates and that further correspondence on the matter may not be necessary. Senator Thomas also forwarded Brinkley's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs for consideration."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribal Mineral Lands, 1946")
![["Miss Olive Leeper wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas on March 22, 1946, suggesting the appointment of J.H. Belvin as the new Chief of the Choctaw Indian Tribe, replacing Durant. Senator Thomas responded on April 2, 1946, thanking Miss Leeper for her suggestions and assuring her that her views will be taken into consideration."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Olive Leeper and Senator Elmer Thomas Concerning the Choctaw Indian Tribe Leadership")
![["Leeper wrote a letter to Elmer Thomas on March 28th, suggesting a new Principal Chief for the Choctaw Indians in Oklahoma. Elmer Thomas responded on April 2nd, thanking Leeper for his suggestions and assuring him that they will be considered."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Appointment of New Principal Chief for Choctaw Tribe")
![["The author received a letter from Washington regarding hearings before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee for the Delaware Tribe. The author, who is no longer Chairman of the committee, referred the letter to the current Chairman, Senator O'Mahoney, who will provide information on the scheduled hearings and whether a hearing will be granted to the Delaware tribe. The author sends good wishes to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Delaware%20Indians,%20Apr.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Delaware Tribe's Claims and Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearings")
![["The letter is from a group of Indian land lessees to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about a new ruling removing preference rights of old lessees on Indian leases. The lessees argue that stable families who invest in improving the land are the best renters, as opposed to those who do not make long-term investments. They urge the Senator to consider the long-term benefits of maintaining stable renters on Indian land."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Reconsideration of Indian Land Leasing Policy: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["The letter dated May 4, 1946, acknowledges a letter from James Kahdot and states that it will be brought to the attention of Senator Thomas upon his return to Washington. The letter addresses concerns about the Fort Berthold Indians in North Dakota facing potential removal from their Reservation due to the Garrison Dam project. It urges support in writing to U.S. Senators and Congressmen to prevent this violation of Treaty stipulations."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letters Regarding Land Disputes and Relocation Concerns of North American Indians in 1946")
![["Sturdivant inquired about the status of the proposed sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt deposits. The Secretary of the Interior is considering a report on the value of the deposits. Once a contract is agreed upon and signed by tribal officials, it will be presented to the tribes for approval and then to Congress for final approval. Senator Thomas will keep Sturdivant updated on the progress of the sale."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Proposed Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits, 1946")