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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Expansion of Agricultural Education in Reservation Schools: A Constructive Step Toward Self-Sufficiency for Indigenous Youth
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Chilocco Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- List of U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations and Kiowa Reservation Tribal Council Members, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding the Class of Service in Western Union Telegraph Communication: A Historical Document from 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs Regarding Educational Advantages for Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1935-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Osage Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Artesian Well Development at Fort Sill Indian School: Correspondences from 1935
- Date:
- 1935-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0002
- 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 Chas. D. Campbell regarding the Development of Water for Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1935-10-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Advocacy for Indian Rights and Welfare, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Fort Sill Indian School Irrigation Project in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-03-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Construction of Fort Sill Hospital and Nurses' Quarters in 1936
- Date:
- 1936-08-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text discusses a plan to extend three high schools on Kiowa and Cheyenne and Arapaho reservations to full high school status in order to provide agricultural education for junior high school age students. The plan involves building construction to accommodate the students and irrigation projects are being installed. The goal is to help the Indian young people become self-supporting and self-respecting members of their community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20General,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Expansion of Agricultural Education in Reservation Schools: A Constructive Step Toward Self-Sufficiency for Indigenous Youth")
![["The text lists the members of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations and provides a copy of a letter regarding the annual election for members of the Tribal Council on the Kiowa Reservation. The letter includes the names of the elected members from various tribes and mentions that the Council now has ten members. The letter was copied by M.E.P. on December 9, 1935."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "List of U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations and Kiowa Reservation Tribal Council Members, 1935")
![["The text is a communication regarding the authorization of work on a water main at the Kiowa Hospital. It includes instructions to prepare specifications and proceed with the work. The message is urgent due to the approaching hot and dry weather. The Western Union gift orders are also mentioned as a solution for gift-giving."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Class of Service in Western Union Telegraph Communication: A Historical Document from 1935")
![["The letter outlines suggestions for improving educational opportunities for Indians in Oklahoma, including providing proper supervision for teachers, maintaining boarding schools, establishing community schools, paying tuition for Indian children attending public schools, supporting Indian arts and crafts, and increasing the number of education field workers. The letter also mentions the need for additional funding and resources to implement these suggestions effectively."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs Regarding Educational Advantages for Oklahoma Indians")
![["The letter is in reference to drilling an artesian well at the Fort Sill Indian School in order to develop community gardens. The writer provides information on nearby artesian wells, including flow rates and depths. They also mention the cost of drilling and casing a well. The letter emphasizes the potential success of irrigating at the Fort Sill Indian School and offers to provide further assistance and information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Artesian Well Development at Fort Sill Indian School: Correspondences from 1935")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Chas. D. Campbell of the Lawton Chamber of Commerce regarding the development of water for irrigation purposes for the benefit of the Indians in Oklahoma. The letter was acknowledged by the Office of Indian Affairs, which stated that the matter was under active consideration and would receive careful study and consideration. Campbell provided information and suggestions for the project, estimating it would cost around $25,000 to complete. Senator Thomas was urged to take the matter up with the commissioner to see if it could be developed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Chas. D. Campbell regarding the Development of Water for Oklahoma Indians")
![["The letter is from L. W. Jones to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the destitution, graft, and corruption among Oklahoma Indians under the Shawnee Indian agency. Jones mentions previous complaints made to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and other officials, as well as ongoing investigations by Special Agent Shipley. He urges Senator Thomas to take action and address the situation with the Secretary of the Interior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Relief%20Measures,%20Apr.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Advocacy for Indian Rights and Welfare, 1936")
![["A letter from Senator Elmer Thomas to C.D. Campbell discussing the progress of an irrigation project at Fort Sill Indian School in Oklahoma. The Indian Office has authorized $9,000 for the project and construction is set to start soon. Senator Thomas is working to expedite the project and keep Campbell informed of any developments. Campbell had initially inquired about the project and expressed the importance of getting it started soon for the benefit of the school. Senator Thomas also reached out to Commissioner John Collier for updates on the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Fort Sill Indian School Irrigation Project in 1936")
![["The text is a series of correspondence between Elmer Thomas, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and C.D. Campbell, Chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee at the Lawton Chamber of Commerce, regarding the construction of a tuberculosis annex to the Kiowa Hospital and nurses' quarters. Elmer Thomas is urging for the expedited construction of these projects and is seeking updates on their status. Campbell is also requesting action to start the construction work. There are details about bids being received and working drawings being completed for the projects. The correspondence includes letters, telegrams, and terms and conditions of service from the Western Union Telegraph Company."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Construction of Fort Sill Hospital and Nurses' Quarters in 1936")