1. Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and O. K. Chandler regarding Appointment of Indian Affairs Commissioner Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0014 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and O. K. Chandler regarding Appointment of Indian Affairs Commissioner Date: 1937-01-28 Creator: unknown Names: Cherokee Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Topic: Indians of North America--Oklahoma Congress: 75th (1937-1939)
![["The letter dated February 5, 1937, from Elmer Thomas to O.K. Chandler discusses Thomas' efforts to work with Commissioner Collier despite initial opposition to his appointment. Thomas emphasizes the importance of the Indian Bureau to the state and mentions the need to prioritize the interests of the 140,000 Indians in the state over personal opinions. The letter from O.K. Chandler dated January 28, 1937, expresses concerns about Collier's administration and requests public hearings to allow for opposing views to be heard. Chandler criticizes Collier's program and its potential impact on Christianity and public funds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Collier,%20John,%201935-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Elmer Thomas and O. K. Chandler regarding Appointment of Indian Affairs Commissioner")