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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_9_0000_10_186
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- "Map Compilation and Infrastructure Design of Optima Reservoir by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1962"
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Approval of Work Projects Administration Projects for Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District in 1940
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_4
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Wilburn Cartwright Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_27
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Wilburn Cartwright Collection
- Title:
- State Of Oklahoma Highways
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- TransportationUnited StatesMaps
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_8
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Wilburn Cartwright Collection
- Title:
- War Map Supplement By "The Evening Star"
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_9_259
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- A Letter of Support and Gratitude from Maude O. Thomas
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Murray Family and Scotch Ancestry
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1869-1956
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Eliminating Vicious Practices in Construction Bidding: A Call for Transparency and Accountability
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- Lookout, Fred, 1861-1949
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1940 U.S. Congressional Act: Making All Indians Citizens of the United States
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
![["The document is a detailed map and project documentation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, focused on the area within Oklahoma and Kansas, particularly around the Beavers River. It includes elements such as conservation and flood control pool limits, existing and proposed infrastructure like roads, power lines and telephone lines, and geographical features like rivers and creeks. Compiled using data from the Tulsa Engineer District, the map dates back to April 1940. The project was approved in June 1962 and is subject to revisions."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_9_0000_10_186.jpg "\"Map Compilation and Infrastructure Design of Optima Reservoir by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1962\"")
![["The letter from the Work Projects Administration informs Congressman Boren that certain projects in the 4th Congressional District of Oklahoma have been approved for inclusion in the program. The projects are eligible for operation at the discretion of the State Work Projects Administrator, depending on factors such as availability of funds and certified relief labor. Specific details of one project to improve water supply facilities in Weleetka are provided, including the work to be done and the sponsor of the project."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0009.jpg "Approval of Work Projects Administration Projects for Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District in 1940")
![["Oklahoma Road Map This road map of Oklahoma, produced by Cities Service Oil Company in 1940, includes a map of the United States on the verso with brief descriptions of select national monuments and parks. Dimensions: 19 3/4 x 26 1/2."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_4.jpg "Oklahoma")
![["This 1940 map titled State of Oklahoma Highways illustrates the condition of improvements in the state highway system. Dimensions: 19 3/4 x 27."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_27.jpg "State Of Oklahoma Highways")
![["The War Map Supplement by The Evening Star provides geographic, military, naval, historical, political, and economic information on World War I and World War II in booklet form. Dimensions: 1915 x 1949."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_010_13_0000_0000_8.jpg "War Map Supplement By \"The Evening Star\"")
![["The document represents a map item consists of two maps, one on each side of the support. One map is titled Rand McNally Road Map and features highways, roadways, parks, points of interest, and airports. The other map is titled Rand McNally Standard Map of Oklahoma and features the topography and railroads of the state. Road map, topographic map (gel-lithograph; color); 201/8 x 27 1/16 inches."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_031_14_0000_9_259.jpg "Oklahoma")
![["The document is from Maude O. Thomas, representing the Skirvin Hotel, Inc., to Governor H. H. Murray. Thomas is seeking the Governor's support and endorsement for their candidate in a Congressional race. Thomas acknowledges past kindness from the Governor and promises to repay the favor in the future. Thomas also mentions difficulties faced in the Panhandle region due to drought and dust losses. The document ends with thanks and regards to Governor Murray."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00002.jpg "A Letter of Support and Gratitude from Maude O. Thomas")
![["The author, Alice Goode Crump-Bouldin, is writing a letter to the Governor of Oklahoma thanking him for his response to her enquiry about the Murray family. She expresses delight in receiving books from the Governor, plans to propose one for inclusion in Virginia school curriculum, and discusses the search for the parentage of James Murray. She also mentions sending genealogy information soon and expresses admiration for Scotch ancestry and Abraham Lincoln."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00009.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Murray Family and Scotch Ancestry")
![["The document discusses a bill introduced to require contractors on public building projects to name their subcontractors, materialmen, and supply men in order to eliminate the practice of bid peddling and chiseling by general contractors. The bill aims to protect subcontractors and ensure proper workmanship and materials are used on government projects. There is a debate on whether this requirement may lead to higher bids from contractors, but overall, the bill is seen as necessary to prevent unethical practices in the construction industry."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0003.jpg "Eliminating Vicious Practices in Construction Bidding: A Call for Transparency and Accountability")
![["The text discusses a law passed by Congress in 1940 making all Indians citizens of the United States. It references Public Law 175-6 and Public Law 453 of the 76th Congress."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0002.jpg "1940 U.S. Congressional Act: Making All Indians Citizens of the United States")