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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Settlement of Cherokee and Choctaw Indian Claims, 1936
- Date:
- 1935-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Repurchase and Preservation of the Choctaw Council House in 1935
- Date:
- 1935-12-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and J.P. Wright Regarding Choctaw Council Resolutions
- Date:
- 1935-12-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter Regarding Annual Payments to Five Tribes Indians
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Delays in the Choctaw-Chickasaw Claims: 1936
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Hilliard W. Denison Regarding the Appointment of Coal and Asphalt Mine Trustee for the Choctaw and Chickasaw
- Date:
- 1936-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Hilliard W. Denison as Mining Inspector of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-02-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and The Atoka Agreement Association Regarding Unfulfilled Agreements with the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-02-26
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Endorsement and Recommendation Letters for Hilliard Dennison's Government Appointment in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_33_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation Leadership in the 1930s
- Date:
- 1936-04-23
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text is a series of letters regarding the settlement of claims of the Cherokee and Choctaw Indians and the possibility of a per capita payment. The Court of Claims rendered decisions unfavorable to the Cherokee Indians, and no payment is anticipated. For the Choctaw Indians, a per capita payment of $5.00 is considered, but it is believed that conserving the funds for the general benefit of the tribe is more important at this time. The letters acknowledge communication from Senator Elmer Thomas and inform John L. Richerson of the status of the claims."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee%20Indians,%20Mar.-May,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_31_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Settlement of Cherokee and Choctaw Indian Claims, 1936")
![["The text is a letter requesting support for the repurchase and preservation of the Choctaw Council House in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma. The building is of historical significance to the Choctaw Nation and efforts are being made to raise funds for its restoration and maintenance. The letter appeals for donations and emphasizes the importance of preserving this historic site for future generations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Indians,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Repurchase and Preservation of the Choctaw Council House in 1935")
![["Wright writes to Senator Thomas informing him that resolutions passed by the Choctaw Council regarding taxation of restricted land have not yet been received by him. He requests an additional copy to bring it to the Senator's attention. Senator Thomas responds, stating that he has been away from Washington and has not yet had the chance to go through his accumulated mail, but assures Wright that he will address the matter as soon as possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Indians,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and J.P. Wright Regarding Choctaw Council Resolutions")
![["Mrs. Pearl Sellers inquired about funds due to the Five Tribes Indians in a letter to Senator Thomas. Per capita payments are authorized for the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes under the Act of February 14, 1920. The Act of June 19, 1934 provides for the payment of the Greek judgement fund to members of the Creek Tribe. The funds of the Seminoles can only be expended upon appropriations made by Congress. Assistant Commissioner F.H. Daiker responded to Mrs. Sellers' inquiry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter Regarding Annual Payments to Five Tribes Indians")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is inquiring about the progress of a report to be submitted by the General Accounting Office in connection with the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nations vs. United States case. The delay in filing the report is causing a standstill in the case, and Senator Thomas is seeking assistance in expediting the report to move the case forward. The plaintiffs are frustrated by the delays and hope for a resolution soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Delays in the Choctaw-Chickasaw Claims: 1936")
![["Denison is inquiring about the appointment of the Coal and Asphalt Mine Trustee for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations to Senator Elmer Thomas. Senator Thomas responds that the appointment will not be available until June and assures Denison that he will keep the matter in mind."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Hilliard W. Denison Regarding the Appointment of Coal and Asphalt Mine Trustee for the Choctaw and Chickasaw")
![["Honorable Ira Rone endorses Hilliard W. Denison for the position of Mining Inspector of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, but is informed by Senator Elmer Thomas that the appointment will not be available until June. Senator Thomas appreciates the endorsement and will keep Denison in mind for the position."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Hilliard W. Denison as Mining Inspector of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, 1936")
![["The letter is from the Atoka Agreement Association of Jefferson County to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing frustration over the delay in settling debts owed to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians by the government. They urge Senator Thomas to use his influence to expedite the process and fulfill the agreements. Senator Thomas responds, acknowledging the issue and promising to help in any way he can."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and The Atoka Agreement Association Regarding Unfulfilled Agreements with the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Gussie Wynn, Vice-Chairman of the League of Young Democrats in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, writes to Senator Elmer Thomas endorsing Hilliard Dennison for a government position. She highlights Dennison's qualifications and requests consideration for his appointment. Senator Thomas forwards the endorsement to the Democratic National Committee and promises to assist Dennison in securing a transfer to a position in New Mexico. Captain Hans Kramer is also contacted to support Dennison's request for a transfer to the Conchas Dam Project for personal reasons."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Endorsement and Recommendation Letters for Hilliard Dennison's Government Appointment in 1936")
![["The text includes a series of letters between individuals regarding the appointment of the Chief of the Choctaw Nation. Senator Elmer Thomas expresses his interest in Indian affairs and willingness to consider recommendations for the appointment. Ben Dwight, the Principal Chief, expresses appreciation for Senator Thomas' efforts. Another individual, Joshua Anderson, requests that the new Chief be a resident of the Choctaw Nation and actively involved in welfare work among the Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_33_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_33_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Nation Leadership in the 1930s")