1. Concerns and Recommendations for the Indian Service Identifier: CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0001 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: Concerns and Recommendations for the Indian Service Date: 1949-01-01 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess Topic: Indians of North America--Claims Congress: 81st (1949-1951)
2. Defense of Alaska Native Rights: A Thank You Letter to Senator Thomas Identifier: CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0002 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: Defense of Alaska Native Rights: A Thank You Letter to Senator Thomas Date: 1949-06-08 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 81st (1949-1951)
![["Mr. Blackwolf wrote a letter expressing his frustration with the Indian Service, stating that Indians are unable to get information from agency officials and often do not receive replies to their letters. He recommends closing Indian Agencies and distributing lands and funds to tribe members. Senator Moore introduced a bill to abolish the Indian Bureau in the last Congress, but it received little support. Elmer Thomas, responding to Blackwolf, expresses the prevailing opinion that the Indian Bureau should be retained and that qualified Indians should apply to have their restrictions removed. Thomas appreciates Blackwolf's viewpoint and invites further suggestions or recommendations."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Recommendations for the Indian Service")
![["James E. Curry acknowledges receipt of a letter from Honorable Elmer Thomas regarding suggestions for matters pertaining to the territory of Alaska. Curry expresses gratitude for Thomas's interest in defending the rights of the Alaska Native Brotherhood against a bill that would take their lands without consent. The bill has been deemed dead, but Curry warns that similar proposals may arise in the future. Curry thanks Thomas for his help and support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_54_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Defense of Alaska Native Rights: A Thank You Letter to Senator Thomas")