1. The Deception of the Indian Bureau: A Call for Freedom and Equality Identifier: CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0005 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: The Deception of the Indian Bureau: A Call for Freedom and Equality Date: 1949-05-26 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Cherokee Nation Congress: 81st (1949-1951)
2. Support for the Malone Bill: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Identifier: CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0001 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: Support for the Malone Bill: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Date: 1950-01-13 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Cherokee Nation Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 81st (1949-1951)
![["The document is a letter from Elmer Thomas to H.E. Choc Wilkes regarding matters relating to the Five Civilized Tribes. It discusses a meeting in Muskogee to outline relief efforts for distressed Indians, criticizing the long-term plan as perpetuating past policies and advocating for the closure of Indian schools in favor of public schools. It questions the authority of the Indian Bureau and advocates for giving Indians freedom and opportunities to become self-sufficient and regain their honor. Additionally, it criticizes the portrayal of Indians in media and calls for an end to the negative stereotypes. The document encourages Indians to not be misled by propaganda and asserts that they can thrive without the aid of the Indian office."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Deception of the Indian Bureau: A Call for Freedom and Equality")
![["The document is from Erle E. Howe, President of the National American Indian League, expressing support for the Malone Bill (S. 2726) which aims to emancipate American Indians and abolish the Indian Bureau. Senator Elmer Thomas responds, thanking Howe for his views and stating that he will consider them when the bill comes to the Senate for a vote."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_56_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Malone Bill: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas")