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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1938 Telegram: Urgent Request for Subcommittee Hearings on Navajo Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1938-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable William Zimmerman Regarding Insulation Bid for Claremore Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1938-06-29
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_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 Compilation of Laws and Treaties Related to Indian Affairs of the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1939-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1940 U.S. Congressional Act: Making All Indians Citizens of the United States
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_110
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Land Ownership Map in Muskogee, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1940-03-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Medical Treatment for Native Americans in 1941
- Date:
- 1940-09-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Tribe's Petition for Delegate Convention and Leadership Change in 1944
- Date:
- 1944-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Elmer Thomas to Vice President of The First State Bank
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between R. L. Whitcomb and Senator Almer Thomas concerning Indian Road Construction
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Old Letters: Personal Stories and Historical Events from 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The text is a telegram sent to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Navajo Indians being upset about general conditions and administrative policy. The sender suggests that a subcommittee hold hearings and investigate the matter in the field. They also suggest that Senator Thomas take a break in New Mexico."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1938 Telegram: Urgent Request for Subcommittee Hearings on Navajo Indian Affairs")
![["Elmer Thomas is writing to Honorable William Zimmerman, Jr. requesting a thorough investigation and consideration of bids submitted by the Empire Roofing and Insulation Company for the insulation of the Claremore Indian Hospital and four buildings. Thomas asks Zimmerman to return the enclosure with his report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable William Zimmerman Regarding Insulation Bid for Claremore Indian Hospital")
![["Folsom is inquiring about the availability and cost of laws and treaties relating to Indian Affairs of the Five Civilized Tribes. Senator Thomas responds that the compilation of these laws is not yet available, but he plans to secure an appropriation to complete it at the beginning of the session of Congress in January. Folsom had previously inquired about this matter in June 1939 but did not receive a response."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201936-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Compilation of Laws and Treaties Related to Indian Affairs of the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["The text discusses a law passed by Congress in 1940 making all Indians citizens of the United States. It references Public Law 175-6 and Public Law 453 of the 76th Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislation,%20Jan.-Jul.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1940 U.S. Congressional Act: Making All Indians Citizens of the United States")
![["This map, titled CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_110, is an ownership map produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. It illustrates a campsite and indicates a requirement for additional area. Dimensions: Not specified in the data."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_110_thumbnail.jpg "Land Ownership Map in Muskogee, Oklahoma")
![["The letter is a complaint from Levi W. Jones to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the poor treatment he received at Indian hospitals and from contract doctors. Jones describes his experiences at both the Shawnee and Pawnee Indian Hospitals, stating that he did not receive proper medical treatment and was treated poorly by the staff. He also mentions the mistreatment of other Indian patients at the hospitals. Jones criticizes the lack of care and attention given to Indian patients and highlights the discrimination and Bureau of Indian Affairs s he experienced during his visits to the hospitals."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Medical Treatment for Native Americans in 1941")
![["The text is a petition from members of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians in Oklahoma requesting authority to hold a Choctaw delegate convention to select a new Chief, as they are opposed to the re-appointment of the current Chief W. A. Durant. They request that any application for re-appointment be put on hold until their petition is considered. The petition is addressed to the President of the United States and includes signatures from various members of the tribe and committee members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Tribe's Petition for Delegate Convention and Leadership Change in 1944")
![["C. received a letter from Ellis regarding Grounds of the Seminole Tribe. Thomas is willing to assist Grounds in any way possible and is looking forward to receiving a visit from him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Elmer Thomas to Vice President of The First State Bank")
![["R. L. Whitcomb from Muskogee, Oklahoma wrote a letter to Senator Elmer E. Thomas requesting an appointment to discuss Indian road construction. In response, Virginia Smith, on behalf of Senator Thomas, acknowledged the letter and informed Whitcomb that the Senator was on the West Coast and planned to return to Washington in December. Smith offered assistance and assured that the letter would be brought to the Senator's attention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between R. L. Whitcomb and Senator Almer Thomas concerning Indian Road Construction")
![["The letter is written by someone to their friend Letha, updating them on various events in their life. The writer mentions family members and friends, as well as their husband's discharge from the hospital and their new house. The writer also asks for advice on connecting their water pipes to the government line and getting proof of a friend's survival in Germany."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Old Letters: Personal Stories and Historical Events from 1945")