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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for the American Indian Exposition, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- 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_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_9A_0022
- 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 Jasper Saunkeah's Regarding the Appointment of J.R. Turnbill as District Game Ranger, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Saunkeah, Jasper Betaugei Sr. (1888-1959)
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- 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- Understanding the Class of Service in Western Union Telegraph Communication: A Historical Document from 1935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_46_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from the Office of Indian Affairs in 1935 Regarding Public Health Services for Iowa Indians
- Date:
- 1935-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_17_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Omaha Tribal Council Regarding Representation and Funding Concerns
- Date:
- 1935-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Artesian Well Project at Fort Sill Indian School, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-10-04
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_39_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence on Improvements and Progress at Kiowa Hospital and Fort Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1936-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs informing him that a supplemental allotment of $200 was being made to the Kiowa Agency for expenses related to the American Indian Exposition. The total contribution towards the project is $700. Senator Thomas had previously received a telegram from Bedoka requesting an increase in funding for the exhibit premiums at the exposition, and he replied that he would ask the Indian Office to consider increasing the amount."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fairs%20and%20Expositions,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for the American Indian Exposition, 1935")
![["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")
![["Jasper Saunkeah's is requesting a letter of recommendation from Senator Elmer Thomas for J.R. Turnbill of Anadarko, Oklahoma, for the position of District Game Ranger. Saunkeah's highlights Turnbill's qualifications and support for Senator Thomas and Governor Marland. Senator Thomas responds, expressing his opinion on endorsements and forwarding a letter regarding the Indian Bill for the relief of Oklahoma Indians."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Jasper Saunkeah's Regarding the Appointment of J.R. Turnbill as District Game Ranger, 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 addresses a complaint from the Iowa Indians regarding the services of Mrs. Grace Olsen, a field nurse. The Iowa Indians have generally refused health services from the Indian Service and prefer outside physicians. The letter explains that public health nurses are not required to provide bedside nursing care, but rather focus on teaching self-reliance and the importance of hospitalization when necessary. The Superintendent of the Shawnee Indian Agency defends Mrs. Olsen's handling of the situation, stating that the Iowa Indians have been difficult to work with and have unrealistic expectations of the field nurse's duties."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from the Office of Indian Affairs in 1935 Regarding Public Health Services for Iowa Indians")
![["The text is a communication between Elmer Thomas and Marion J. Walker regarding the Omaha Tribal Council's concerns about Commissioner Collier not allowing their delegates to go to Washington. The council requests permission to send delegates and draw upon tribal funds, and urges immediate action on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201936-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_17_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Omaha Tribal Council Regarding Representation and Funding Concerns")
![["The text is a series of letters regarding the drilling of an artesian well at the Fort Sill Indian School in Oklahoma in order to establish community gardens. Senator Elmer Thomas is seeking guidance and approval from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Department of the Interior on how to proceed with the project, including potential funding sources and coordination with State Works Progress Administration officials. The letters also mention discussions with irrigation and engineering experts to assess the feasibility of 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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Artesian Well Project at Fort Sill Indian School, 1935")
![["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 written by C.E.D. Campbell, Chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the progress at Kiowa Hospital Training School and Fort Sill Indian School. Campbell also mentions the need for funds to build a modern school building and dormitory at Fort Sill Indian School, as well as the importance of planting fruit trees and completing landscaping at the institutions. Senator Thomas responds with updates on the plan for drilling an Artesian well at the Fort Sill Indian School. Additionally, Campbell reaches out to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, John Collier, for information on the progress of the plan."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+Bacone+College,+1936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_39_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence on Improvements and Progress at Kiowa Hospital and Fort Sill Indian School")
