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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on Irrigation and Education Plans for Fort Sill, Riverside, and Cheyenne Arapaho Schools
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Expansion of Agricultural Education in Reservation Schools: A Constructive Step Toward Self-Sufficiency for Indigenous Youth
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Chilocco Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs Regarding Educational Advantages for Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1935-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Osage Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Funding Allocations for Indian Schools and Hospitals in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1935-10-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Wyandotte Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The Education Division of the United States Department of the Interior's Office of Indian Affairs is planning small-scale irrigation schemes at Fort Sill, Riverside, and Cheyenne and Arapaho schools in western Oklahoma. The goal is to improve agricultural conditions by providing water to garden crops during dry periods. The Education Division believes it is important for young Indians to participate in constructing and planning the irrigation systems."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on Irrigation and Education Plans for Fort Sill, Riverside, and Cheyenne Arapaho Schools")
![["The text discusses a plan to extend three high schools on Kiowa and Cheyenne and Arapaho reservations to full high school status in order to provide agricultural education for junior high school age students. The plan involves building construction to accommodate the students and irrigation projects are being installed. The goal is to help the Indian young people become self-supporting and self-respecting members of their community."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Expansion of Agricultural Education in Reservation Schools: A Constructive Step Toward Self-Sufficiency for Indigenous Youth")
![["The letter outlines suggestions for improving educational opportunities for Indians in Oklahoma, including providing proper supervision for teachers, maintaining boarding schools, establishing community schools, paying tuition for Indian children attending public schools, supporting Indian arts and crafts, and increasing the number of education field workers. The letter also mentions the need for additional funding and resources to implement these suggestions effectively."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs Regarding Educational Advantages for Oklahoma Indians")
![["The text discusses the release of funds by the P.W.A for various Indian schools and hospitals in Oklahoma in 1935. It details the amount allocated for each project, such as hospitals in Talihina, Northeastern Oklahoma, Claremore, and Fort Sill, as well as schools like Fort Sill, Jones Academy, and Cheyenne and Arapaho School. The text also includes a memorandum letter discussing the selection of sites for hospitals and schools, as well as telegrams approving funds for employee buildings at Wheelock Academy, Chalaco Indian School, and Cheyenne and Arapaho School."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Oct.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Funding Allocations for Indian Schools and Hospitals in Oklahoma")
