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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes Claims
- Date:
- 1936-04-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Dierks Lumber & Coal Company's Application to Purchase Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Timber
- Date:
- 1936-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_32_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence between Mrs. Argie Whitthorne and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Aid for Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-09-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and WFS-T Regarding Choctaw-Chickasaw Nations Legal Case
- Date:
- 1936-10-12
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Leon S. Hirsh and Virginia Smith Regarding Land Rights of Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Status of Choctaw Tribal Funds, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-12-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Dispute Involving Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes and the Choctaw-Chickasaw Electric Railway Company
- Date:
- 1936-12-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-12-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Legal Suit Against the Railway Company
- Date:
- 1936-12-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Illegal Timber Cutting on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands
- Date:
- 1936-12-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text is a letter from the Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs in the United States Senate, responding to a letter inquiring about lease district claims for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The Chairman states that the claims will be heard before the Court of Claims soon, and they are confident of a favorable decision. The recipient will be informed of the decision once it has been made."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes Claims")
![["The letter from Elmer Thomas to Dierks Lumber and Coal Company acknowledges receipt of their application to purchase timber from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Thomas states that he will advise them further when he has more information. The reply from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledges the receipt of Thomas's letter and states that the matter is under consideration, with further updates to follow."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Dierks Lumber & Coal Company's Application to Purchase Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Timber")
![["Mrs. Argie Whitthorne writes to Senator Elmer Thomas urging him to secure immediate aid for the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians who are suffering due to a severe drought. Senator Thomas responds, assuring her of his efforts to help and stating that he has requested an allocation of funds for the Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_32_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_32_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence between Mrs. Argie Whitthorne and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Aid for Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes")
![["The sender is thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his prompt attention in a matter regarding a report on gratuities filed by the Comptroller General's office. The sender expresses gratitude for the Senator's assistance."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and WFS-T Regarding Choctaw-Chickasaw Nations Legal Case")
![["Leon S. Hirsh writes to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance in a legal matter involving oil wells on tribal lands. He proposes a lawsuit to recover funds for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Hirsh expresses a desire for a part-time position with the Department of Justice to pursue the case and suggests that Thomas could benefit from association with the litigation. Virginia Smith, on behalf of Senator Thomas, acknowledges receipt of the letter and assures that it will be brought to Thomas's attention upon his return to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Leon S. Hirsh and Virginia Smith Regarding Land Rights of Five Civilized Tribes")
![["Elmer Thomes received a letter from Thos F. McCrosson, a member of the Choctaw Tribe, inquiring about the status of Tribal funds. Thomes forwarded the inquiry to the Department of Interior and also wrote to Honorable John Collier requesting him to advise McCrosson directly regarding the per capita payment for the Choctaw Tribe."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Status of Choctaw Tribal Funds, 1936")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from John Jones of Keota, Oklahoma regarding a suit involving the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes and the Choctaw-Chickasaw Electric Railway Company. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs, William Zimmerman, responded, stating that there was no identified suit against the railway company mentioned by Jones. It was mentioned that a suit involving a railroad right of way strip and oil and gas leases was dismissed, and it may be necessary to bring a suit to clear title to the strip. Revenue from the disposal of the strip will belong to the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes unless determined otherwise by the courts. Jones' letter was returned to Senator Thomas with a copy of the response."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Dispute Involving Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes and the Choctaw-Chickasaw Electric Railway Company")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from James R. Spain inquiring about per capita payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The Office of Indian Affairs responded, stating that per capita payments were not planned and that the funds would be used for a more constructive purpose. The letter from the Office of Indian Affairs was forwarded to Spain for his information."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Elmer Thomas is responding to a letter from John Jones regarding a suit against the Railway Company. He is referring the matter to the Indian Office for further information and will advise Jones once he has more concrete details. Thomas also sends a letter to the Commissioner of the Indian Office, John Collier, requesting an update on the status of the suit."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Legal Suit Against the Railway Company")
![["The text consists of a series of letters between Senator Elmer Thomas, John Craig, and the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding the illegal cutting of timber from land belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Senator Thomas promises to address the issue with the Indian Office and the officials of the Choctaw Nation. Craig expresses interest in purchasing the remaining tribal timber lands and requests that his offer be transmitted to the proper officials. The Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledges Craig's offer and states that if the tribal timber lands are to be sold, he will be provided with a copy of the advertisement to submit a bid."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Illegal Timber Cutting on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands")