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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Affairs of the Otoe and Missouria Tribes, 1894-1938
- Date:
- 1894-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 54th (1895-1897), 57th (1901-1903), 70th (1927-1929), 61st (1909-1911), 53rd (1893-1895), 73rd (1933-1935), 72nd (1931-1933), 65th (1917-1919), 66th (1919-1921), 64th (1915-1917), 71st (1929-1931), 56th (1899-1901), 67th (1921-1923), 69th (1925-1927), 59th (1905-1907), 55th (1897-1899), 63rd (1913-1915), 68th (1923-1925), 74th (1935-1937), 75th (1937-1939), 58th (1903-1905), 60th (1907-1909), 62nd (1911-1913)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Understanding the Symbols and Service Classes of Western Union Telegrams
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Confidential Letter Regarding Mr. Diaz's Decision to go to Riverside
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1922 Correspondence between the Office of Indian Affairs and Honorable L.M. Gensman Regarding Dias Family
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_10_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1923 Letter Regarding Inability to Transfer Mr. Smith
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_28_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Sketch and Reservation of School Property and Proposed Sand Pit Locations
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1921 Letter from the Keystone Chapter R. A. Masons to Honorable L. M. Gensman Regarding the Proposed Relocation of Cheyenne and
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Preventing the Relocation of the Concho Indian School in 1921: Correspondence Records
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- 1921 Chamber of Commerce Letter to Congressman Gensman Regarding Indian Affairs Consolidation Proposal
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Antrim Lumber Company's Claim Against Fred B. Hannan and the Fort Sill School Annex Construction
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
![["The letter is from William B. Burgess to Senator Thomas regarding a land sale issue involving the Otoe and Missouria tribes of Indians. The letter mentions that the tribes were misled by the U.S. Government in a land sale, and asks for assistance in resolving the issue. The letter references specific acts of Congress related to the sale of the tribes' lands, and requests that the Senator take action on behalf of the Tribes. The response from the Department of the Interior provides information on the Act of Congress approved in 1893 regarding the revision and adjustment of the land sales."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Affairs of the Otoe and Missouria Tribes, 1894-1938")
![["The document is informing Mr. Nichols that Mr. Dias has been promoted to the Riverside School in Anadarko, which is considered a good advancement. The writer advises Mr. Nichols to confirm if Mr. Dias prefers to stay at Concho or move to the new school. Mr. Nichols then sends a telegram to Washington, D.C. requesting Mr. Dias be returned to Concho, stating that it would be a service to the community."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Symbols and Service Classes of Western Union Telegrams")
![["The document provides information on different classes of service for telegrams, including symbols used to indicate the class of service. It also includes a sample telegram message sent to inform about the transfer to Riverside School."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Confidential Letter Regarding Mr. Diaz's Decision to go to Riverside")
![["Mr. Dias is writing to Congressman Gensman to request a transfer for Mr. Smith to his location at Riverside School. Mr. Smith had a misunderstanding at his previous school and was transferred to Montana. Mr. Dias believes Mr. Smith is an excellent employee and would like him transferred to Riverside. Congressman Gensman responds, expressing appreciation for Mr. Dias' support and indicating he has contacted the office regarding Mr. Smith's transfer."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "1922 Correspondence between the Office of Indian Affairs and Honorable L.M. Gensman Regarding Dias Family")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a request for transfer back to Oklahoma, but states that the transfer cannot be granted at this time. The sender expresses regret that they will not be able to assist further as they will be leaving office soon."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1923 Letter Regarding Inability to Transfer Mr. Smith")
![["The document discusses a situation regarding the removal of sand from the Concho Indian school reserve near El Reno, Oklahoma. Mr. Fay Ragland has expressed interest in buying the sand, but concerns have been raised about potential interference with the school's water supply. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has indicated that there is currently no intention of leasing the land for the sand pit. Various correspondences between individuals involved in the matter are included in the text."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_28_0000-Ragland,%20Fay,%201921/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_28_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Sketch and Reservation of School Property and Proposed Sand Pit Locations")
![["The Citizens State Bank in Kingfisher, Oklahoma sent a letter to Honorable L. M. Gensman protesting the proposed removal of the Cheyenne & Arapahoe Indian Agency from Concho to Clinton, Oklahoma. They argue that the move would inconvenience tribal members, require the abandonment of current buildings and equipment, and result in the need for significant financial investment in new infrastructure. The document is signed by Elmer Solomon, President of the Kingfisher Community Club."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1921 Letter from the Keystone Chapter R. A. Masons to Honorable L. M. Gensman Regarding the Proposed Relocation of Cheyenne and")
![["The El Reno Chamber of Commerce is writing to Congressman Gensman to request his help in blocking the potential relocation of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian Schools from Concho to Clinton, Oklahoma. They believe that the Indians, employees, and citizens of El Reno do not support this change and will be preparing a statement to further explain their position. They ask for an update on the status of the situation and express their gratitude for any assistance in preventing the relocation."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Preventing the Relocation of the Concho Indian School in 1921: Correspondence Records")
![["Several business organizations and civic clubs in El Reno, Oklahoma protest against the consolidation of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agencies in Clinton, Oklahoma. They argue that the headquarters should be located at Concho, Oklahoma, which is more accessible and has modern facilities. The protest is successful, and the agencies remain in their current locations. The Chamber of Commerce assures the organizations that the matter is settled and there will be no change."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1921 Chamber of Commerce Letter to Congressman Gensman Regarding Indian Affairs Consolidation Proposal")
![["A letter was sent to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an increase in tuition rate for Indian children attending school at Cache, Oklahoma. The Commissioner responded stating that the current rate is $0.20 per day per pupil. A petition was also sent to government officials seeking financial aid for the school district, as they were facing financial difficulties due to non-taxable land in the area. The document highlighted the need for assistance to continue operating the school. Additionally, a bill for school relief in Oklahoma was discussed but was not signed by the Lieutenant Governor, prompting the school district to seek help from the Federal Government."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Antrim Lumber Company's Claim Against Fred B. Hannan and the Fort Sill School Annex Construction")
