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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- American Indian Exposition: A Historical Letter from 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Delegation Limitations and Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1946-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Suggestions for Addressing the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce at Ada
- Date:
- 1946-04-25
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Kiowa Indian Deputy U.S. Marshal's Request
- Date:
- 1946-05-13
- Creator:
- Saunkeah, Jasper Betaugei Sr. (1888-1959)
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Post-War Negotiations for the Sale of Coal and Asphalt Lands to Benefit Native American Tribes: A Letter from Wes L. Robertson to Floyd Maytubby
- Date:
- 1946-06-22
- Creator:
- Maytubby, Floyd, 1893-1963
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The text is a letter discussing plans for the American Indian Exposition in Oklahoma, including the need for funds and entertainment, and an invitation for Senator Elmer Thomas to attend. The letter also mentions support from Congressman Jed Johnson and Governor Kerr for federal and state funds for the event."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0002_thumbnail.jpg "American Indian Exposition: A Historical Letter from 1945")
![["Crawford is inquiring about the sale of coal and asphalt deposits, and Senator Elmer Thomas informs him that the matter is in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes. He advises Crawford to contact the Superintendent for more information. Additionally, Thomas is asking the attorney for the Indian Affairs Committee to provide Crawford with details on the status of the measure."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1946")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Tennyson Berry, a Kiowa-Apache Indian, protesting the Office of Indian Affairs' decision to limit the tribal delegation to one member from each tribe due to budget constraints. The letter explained that although some tribes had enough funds to pay for a larger delegation, Congress had placed limitations on the expenditure of tribal funds for council and delegation expenses. The Office of Indian Affairs had requested a supplemental authorization for additional funds, but it had not been approved yet. Berry expressed disappointment in the decision and requested Senator Thomas' support in securing more funds for the delegation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Kiowa-Apache,%20Mar.-May,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Delegation Limitations and Indian Affairs")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to Samuel B. Pettengill of America's Future, Inc. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the OPA (Office of Price Administration) and shares poll results showing that the majority of people in his district, especially in rural areas, are against the continuation of OPA controls. He also criticizes the OPA's administration and lack of integrity. Schwabe suggests that Pettengill should address the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce courageously and fairly on the issue of OPA controls. The document also mentions a previous correspondence between Pettengill and Max Schwabe, who praised Pettengill's work on \"Free Prices and Full Employment.\""]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Suggestions for Addressing the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce at Ada")
![["Elmer Thomas writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs recommending that a delegation from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache tribes be authorized to come to Washington to appear before the Senate Committee on Appropriations. This recommendation is based on a message from Jasper Saunkeah's, a Kiowa Indian who is also a Deputy U.S. Marshal in Oklahoma City. Thomas requests that Saunkeah's wishes be complied with."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Kiowa-Apache,%20Mar.-May,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Kiowa Indian Deputy U.S. Marshal's Request")
![["The author, Wes L. Robertson, is informing Floyd Maytubby about his efforts to benefit Native Americans by selling coal and asphalt lands. There are challenges in negotiating a price with the tribes, and Robertson is seeking support through a petition. He plans to meet with government officials to push for a resolution. Robertson also mentions his past experiences and expresses a desire to visit Maytubby in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Post-War Negotiations for the Sale of Coal and Asphalt Lands to Benefit Native American Tribes: A Letter from Wes L. Robertson to Floyd Maytubby")