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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- The Unconventional Love Story of Fairfax Osage and Maude Grayum
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Insufficient Allotments for Families
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence between Elmer Thoms and Commissioner John Collier regarding Assistance for Families in Konsing, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1936-08-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s
- Date:
- 1936-08-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Ottawa 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_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 Indian Collection and its Potential Purchase for the American Indian Exposition and Bacone College
- Date:
- 1936-08-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Communication between Senator Elmer Thomas and William Fisher Regarding Indian Relief Projects in Oklahoma, 1936
- Date:
- 1936-08-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians
- Date:
- 1936-08-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thoms to Joe Simon regarding an Inquiry to the Office of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1936-09-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Allocation of Paintings and Prints for Senator Thomas's Office
- Date:
- 1936-09-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Correctional institutions
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["An Osage Indian named Hay-Shock-ey married Maude Grayum of Tulsa and they were looking for a Spanish-style house to buy. They faced legal issues in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with their interpreter and maid being released from jail. Maude was unsure about dropping a lawsuit against authorities. They rented an apartment and planned to have a good home with land for Hay-Shock-ey's horse. They also planned to visit Hot Springs for his stomach ailment. Hay-Shock-ey seemed amused by the situation and did not speak English, while Maude did not speak Osage."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Unconventional Love Story of Fairfax Osage and Maude Grayum")
![["The letter is a response to James Kahdot's inquiry about families whose allotments are not enough to support them. The sender, Elmer Thorns, agrees to refer the matter to the Indian Office to see if any relief is available and promises to provide an update once a report is received."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Regarding Insufficient Allotments for Families")
![["Elmer Thoms is writing to Commissioner John Collier of the Indian Office, enclosing a letter from a man in Oklahoma requesting assistance for his family. Thoms asks for any help that can be provided for the families mentioned in the letter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence between Elmer Thoms and Commissioner John Collier regarding Assistance for Families in Konsing, Oklahoma")
![["The text includes letters and lists of names of Pottawatomie Indians requesting assistance and discussing tribal affairs. There is a mention of a request for a new committee to be appointed. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is involved in addressing these requests for assistance and relief for the Pottawatomie Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s")
![["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")
![["The letter is from H. B. Brown to Senator Elmer Thomas, requesting his assistance in getting approval from Collier for the purchase of a collection of Indian relics to be placed in Bacone College. The letter also mentions that Senator Thomas is conducting hearings for the Senate Indian Affairs Committee in the West. Senator Thomas acknowledges receipt of the letter and assures that he will bring the matter to his attention as soon as possible. Senator Thomas suggests contacting C. A. Bonier at the American Indian Exposition at Tulsa for a possible display of the collection."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_37_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Collection and its Potential Purchase for the American Indian Exposition and Bacone College")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from William Fisher regarding the need for relief work for Indians in Weleetka, Oklahoma. The Indian Office approved two road projects to provide work for the Indians. Senator Thomas expressed his interest in helping and suggested keeping in touch with the Superintendent for assistance. The Indian Office acknowledged the letter and stated they were taking necessary action to address the situation. Senator Thomas also wrote to the Indian Office requesting an investigation into the matter and for relief to be provided for the needy families."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Communication between Senator Elmer Thomas and William Fisher Regarding Indian Relief Projects in Oklahoma, 1936")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Joe Simon, discussing the affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians. Elmer Thomas offers to provide further information and assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Pottawatomie Indians")
![["Elmer Thoms received a report from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding Joe Simon's inquiry. Thoms hopes the information is helpful and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thoms to Joe Simon regarding an Inquiry to the Office of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a letter dated September 8, 1936, from Edward B. Rowan, Superintendent of the Section of Painting & Sculpture at the Treasury Department, to Miss E. M. Pool, Secretary to Senator Elmer Thomas. The document discusses the allocation of paintings and prints done under the Treasury Relief Art Project, with a group of paintings being sent to Mrs. Mabel Bassett and another group promised to be sent soon. Rowan mentions that Mr. Dows is in charge of the allocation process and has been referred to regarding a request for prints for Senator Thomas' office."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Allocation of Paintings and Prints for Senator Thomas's Office")