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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_67C
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Distribution of Indian Land by Counties
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Letter Regarding the Construction of a General Hospital at Shawnee Indian Agency
- Date:
- 1947-01-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for Water Supply Extension in Shawnee, Oklahoma (1947)
- Date:
- 1947-02-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Negotiations Regarding the Sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands
- Date:
- 1947-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Destruction of Historical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1947-07-25
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Preservation of Historical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter to Chief Milam
- Date:
- 1947-07-25
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Reorganization of Indian Service in Oklahoma Announced Due to Budget Cuts
- Date:
- 1947-07-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Quapaw Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation to Senator Eimer Thomas Regarding Preservation of Tribe Records, 1947
- Date:
- 1947-07-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1947 Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and William Zimmerman on Indian Children's Education
- Date:
- 1947-10-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title Land map by the Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs and the text in the summary: This map is the third in a series of three. Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 26 1/4."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_67c_thumbnail.jpg "Distribution of Indian Land by Counties")
![["The letter is a response to a recommendation for the construction of a General Hospital at the Shawnee Indian Agency. The author explains that it is currently difficult to secure funds for new construction due to the Government building hospitals for soldiers. However, they express support for the project and promise to pursue it when possible."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0005.jpg "1947 Letter Regarding the Construction of a General Hospital at Shawnee Indian Agency")
![["Mrs. Ross McClure wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting information on the status of a request for $27,000 in funding to extend the city water supply to the Shawnee Sanatorium and Agency. Senator Thomas replied that the request had been approved by the Bureau of Budget and would be submitted for Congressional action in the Interior Department's Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year of 1948. He assured Mrs. McClure that he would actively support the item and keep her informed of any developments."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_10_11_0005.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for Water Supply Extension in Shawnee, Oklahoma (1947)")
![["Culberson expressed interest in the sale of coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes. The Department of the Interior suggested a low price, leading to a new appraisal. The findings will be discussed at a conference on April 28th. Culberson inquired about the status of the bill authorizing the sale, as it has been pending for 20 years. Senator Thomas assured him that updates will be provided after the conference."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0016.jpg "Negotiations Regarding the Sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands")
![["Elmer Thomas is writing to William Zimmerman, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to inform him that nine tons of old records of the Five Civilized Tribes were burned in Muskogee. He requests that no further records be destroyed as they have historical value and may be useful for reference purposes. Thomas asks for a report on the action taken in response to his request."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0013.jpg "1947 Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Destruction of Historical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["The letter acknowledges the destruction of nine tons of old records of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee and requests that no other records be destroyed, as they are valuable for historical and reference purposes. The sender, Elmer Thomas, thanks Chief Milam for bringing the matter to his attention and hopes for a positive resolution."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0012.jpg "Preservation of Historical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter to Chief Milam")
![["The Department of the Interior's Office of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma is undergoing reorganization due to budget cuts. The Western Oklahoma Consolidated Agency is being established in Anadarko, with other agencies being consolidated there as well. The Muskogee agency will continue with reduced staff and will also oversee the Quapaw Agency. Reduction in services to Indians is expected, but efforts will be made to serve their interests. Schools and hospitals operated by the Indian Service will not be affected. Reduction in personnel will follow Civil Service Commission regulations, with preference given to Indian employees."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0006.jpg "Reorganization of Indian Service in Oklahoma Announced Due to Budget Cuts")
![["The letter is from Jesse B. Milam, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, thanking Senator Eimer Thomas for his actions in preventing the destruction of records of the Five Civilized Tribes. Milam offers the services of the Oklahoma Historical Society to store any records that are no longer needed."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0011.jpg "Letter from Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation to Senator Eimer Thomas Regarding Preservation of Tribe Records, 1947")
![["Elmer Thomas, a member of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations, acknowledges receipt of a summary chapter from a monograph by Dr. Sheiler Peterson on how Indian children are educated. Thomas expresses appreciation for the chapter and indicates that the complete monograph would be of more than ordinary interest. He thanks William Zimmerman, Jr., Commissioner of the Office of Indian Affairs, for sending the summary."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0010.jpg "1947 Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and William Zimmerman on Indian Children's Education")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is responding to a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the need for a budget estimate for an appropriation to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for segregated coal and asphalt lands. The Commissioner assures the Senator that they are working on the request and will have it prepared promptly."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0026.jpg "1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation")
