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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Nation Treaty of 1833
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Youth, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on the Loss of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Peyote Use Among Indigenous Peoples
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter Regarding Settlement of Coal and Asphalt Matters
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Government Compensation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_24_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Osage Conference and Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1946-01-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0002
- 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:
- 1946-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- 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_14A_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 Sale of Coal and Asphalt Lands of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-02-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document includes information about the Nebraska State Historical Society, including the names of the president and executive board members. The writer, likely the superintendent, expresses that they are too busy to provide an opinion on the rights of the Pawnee Nation under a treaty from 1833 but mentions that some Old Pawnee Warriors are planning to come to Nebraska. They suggest the warriors come while the legislature is in session."]](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_5_50_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Nation Treaty of 1833")
![["The text is a series of letters between Dailey and Senator Elmer Thomas expressing sympathy for the loss of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Dailey expresses concern for the future of the Indian people and their welfare, particularly in relation to the use of Peyote by the Navajo Indians. Senator Thomas advises Dailey to contact Senator O'Mahoney for further information on the matter."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on the Loss of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Peyote Use Among Indigenous Peoples")
![["The text is a petition from Choctaw citizens of the Choctaw Nation to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting a nominating convention to select the Principal Chief through a vote instead of presidential appointment, citing that Congress has not made any laws against the election of the Chief. They argue that the President should only use appointing powers in cases of emergency, not as the standard method of selecting the Chief."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief")
![["The letter is a response from Elmer Thomas to S. H. Mahady regarding the settlement of coal and asphalt lands. Thomas states that the disposal of the lands is now in the hands of A. M. Landman and suggests contacting him for further information. Thomas expresses good wishes and signs off sincerely."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter Regarding Settlement of Coal and Asphalt Matters")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Garrett McClure regarding the sale of coal and asphalt deposits belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Thomas explains that the matter is now in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes, A. M. Landman, and suggests contacting him for further information. Thomas expresses willingness to assist but states that no further action can be taken until the Commissioner of Indian Affairs directs Landman to proceed. McClure is asked to keep Thomas informed of any progress made. Another letter from a friend named Williams expresses concern about the delay in selling the coal leases and urges action to benefit the Tribes."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits")
![["The letter is from William A. Smark to Wesley L. Robertson regarding a request made in January 1945 to pay each enrolled Choctaw and Chickasaw tribe member $20 from funds in the U.S. treasury. There is also mention of a moral judgement against the government for $8.5 million and a disagreement on the value of coal and asphalt resources. Meetings have been held to try and resolve these issues."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Government Compensation to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to Mr. John W. Collins thanking him for providing information about the Osage Conference attendees. Schwabe mentions that he will try to schedule a meeting for Collins' group with the House subcommittee on Appropriations and expresses gratitude for their support. Collins also sends a list of attendees and mentions a bill from the Mayo Hotel that was already paid."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_24_0000-Interior,%201945-1946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_24_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_24_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Osage Conference and Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is responding to a letter from Sammy D. Wood regarding the sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt deposits. The Congress has authorized the sale, and a contract is almost ready to be submitted for approval by the Tribes. Senator Thomas discusses the importance of maintaining Indian schools and hospitals, and expresses his support for continuing these services. Wood inquires about the status of the sale and expresses concerns about the treatment of enrolled members of the Choctaw tribe."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1946")
![["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")
![["Ben Brinkley is inquiring about the sale of coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. Senator Elmer Thomas suggests that he contact Landman at the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee for further information. Ben Brinkley expresses his interest in the matter due to his family's Native American heritage and requests specific details regarding the progress of the sales."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Coal and Asphalt Lands of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1946")