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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between J.W. Alford and E.M. Alford in 1922
- Date:
- 1922-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Understanding Western Union Telegram Symbols and Codes
- Date:
- 1922-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Assistance for Mr. Shields at Haskell Institute in 1922
- Date:
- 1922-04-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1922 Correspondence Requesting Congressional Committee Information
- Date:
- 1922-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1922 Letter to Mr. C. C. Thompson Regarding Party Endorsement
- Date:
- 1922-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_78_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mail Rate Changes and Personal Life Updates in 1921
- Date:
- 1923-01-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Thomas Smith's Transfer to Riverside School, Anadarko, Oklahoma, 1923
- Date:
- 1923-02-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 68th (1923-1925)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Old Soldiers Bill: A Letter to Lumira Decker, 1921
- Date:
- 1983-10-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
![["Mrs. Carrie M. Anderson, a seamstress at the Indian School near Lawton, is struggling financially with her current salary of sixty-one and two-thirds dollars per month. Her lawyers are requesting an increase in salary on her behalf to help support herself and her two children. They believe she is worthy and deserving of a higher salary."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0000-Al-An/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3_3_4_42_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between J.W. Alford and E.M. Alford in 1922")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has wired Mr. and Mrs. Dias to report at the Riverside School on January 23 in response to an inquiry from Mr. Gensman. Mr. Nichols has been sent a letter regarding Mr. Dias, which he has forwarded to him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0000-D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding Western Union Telegram Symbols and Codes")
![["C. C. Thompson, the County Assessor in El Reno, Oklahoma, writes a letter to Mr. L-M- Gensman in Washington D.C. regarding a request for endorsement for someone named Wallace. Thompson explains that he believes Wallace is not the right person for the position and suggests another candidate, Ed Shields. Thompson expresses his willingness to support Shields if politics is not a factor."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Assistance for Mr. Shields at Haskell Institute in 1922")
![["William N. Burne, a Cheyenne Indian with a background in education and military service, is seeking the appointment as Principal teacher at the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian School in Concho, Oklahoma. He believes that it is time for an Indian to be given the opportunity to prove their worth in the position. Burne is seeking support from Honorable L. M. Gensman in securing the appointment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1922 Correspondence Requesting Congressional Committee Information")
![["The document is a letter from County Judge W. M. Wallace and reporter Marybell Kelly to Hoon L.M. Gensman, recommending the appointment of Wellston Burns as principal of the Indian school at Concho. They mention that Willson's father, Robert Burns, is a good Indian and trusted employee at the Agency, and they believe Wellston is qualified for the position. They request that Gensman consider and approve the appointment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0020_thumbnail.jpg "1922 Letter to Mr. C. C. Thompson Regarding Party Endorsement")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris wrote to Mr. Juan Martine, President of the Ramah Navajo School Board, enclosing a progress report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a new school project. Mr. Martine had previously contacted the Bureau about delays in the project. The Bureau reported that preliminary planning work had been done, including a water feasibility report and preparation of educational specifications. Additional funds would be needed from Congress to complete the design drawings, with construction expected to take several years. The Ramah Navajo people were willing to consider alternate sites with water availability for the new school. Senator Harris assured Mr. Martine that he would continue to follow up on the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_78_0000-Ho/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_78_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mail Rate Changes and Personal Life Updates in 1921")
![["The document is from Thomas Smith, an engineer with the United States Indian Service, requesting Congressman Gensman's help in transferring him back to Oklahoma from Browning, Montana. Smith explains that he had difficulties with his current principal and would like to return to work under a former principal at the Riverside School near Anadarko. Smith asks Gensman to speak to Mr. Burke about allowing him to transfer at the end of the school year."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0000-D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Thomas Smith's Transfer to Riverside School, Anadarko, Oklahoma, 1923")
![["Mr. Bart Mollenkopf writes a letter to L.M. Gensman in Washington D.C. requesting Farmers Bulletins and an Agricultural Year Book. He also inquires about the potential relocation of the Indian Agency Activities from Concho to Clinton, expressing his desire to keep the institution in Concho. Gensman responds, expressing gratitude for the letter and informing Mollenkopf that he successfully prevented the institution from being moved to Clinton."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0000-D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Old Soldiers Bill: A Letter to Lumira Decker, 1921")
