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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Important Telegram Regarding Loan Approval for Indian Electric Cooperative
- Date:
- 1946-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Financial Telegrams: Loan Approvals and War Bond Purchases
- Date:
- 1946-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Progress in Rural Electrification Administration Projects in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1946-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Electric power production
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_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 Apache Indians' Request for Financial Relief from the U.S. Government
- Date:
- 1946-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0009
- 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 Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1946-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_76_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Labor Unions: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1946-05-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Plight of the Navajo Reservation: Letters between Emmett M. Ishmall and Senator Elmer Thomas, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-05-28
- 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_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of J. H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1946-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Opposition to the Socialized Medicine Bill of 1946
- Date:
- 1946-06-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0020
- 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 Claims Bill of 1946
- Date:
- 1946-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a telegram sent by A. N. Williams, the President of a company, to M. V. Covey, the President of Indian Electric Cooperative. Williams informs Covey that a loan of $390,000 has been approved for their cooperative by the Rural Electrification Administration. Williams offers further assistance if needed."]](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_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Important Telegram Regarding Loan Approval for Indian Electric Cooperative")
![["The document is about sending a telegram to request the purchase of war bonds and to inform about a loan approved for Indian Electric Cooperative. It also mentions a loan for Osage County from the Rural Electrification Administration."]](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_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Financial Telegrams: Loan Approvals and War Bond Purchases")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a congressman, responding to a letter from G. C. McBroom regarding Rural Electrification Administration projects in their area. Schwabe mentions that funding has been approved for extensions and that he is actively working to help local cooperatives in his district obtain REA service. He also shares his own experience with trying to get REA service for his farms. Schwabe expresses hope that service will be extended to McBroom's neighborhood soon."]](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_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Progress in Rural Electrification Administration Projects in Oklahoma")
![["John Loco, a member of the Apache tribe in Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting help in filing a separate claim for financial relief for the Apache's who were captured and made prisoners of war for 28 years. Senator Thomas agreed to cooperate and suggested contacting Senator Donnie Chaves, who represents New Mexico and is a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. A copy of the letter was also sent to Sam Houser, another member of the Apache tribe in Oklahoma."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Apache Indians' Request for Financial Relief from the U.S. Government")
![["John Battiste is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the appointment of J. H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians. Senator Thomas explains that the President makes the appointment based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, and it does not require confirmation by the Senate. Senator Thomas advises Battiste to write directly to the Secretary of the Interior for further information."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe")
![["The first letter from George B. Schwabe expresses concern about the labor situation and criticizes the Administration for not taking sufficient action to address it. He believes the interests of the public and rank and file of labor are not being prioritized. The second letter from Mrs. S. E. Scisson also criticizes the power of labor unions and urges Congress to take action to curb their influence. Both letters express frustration with the current state of labor relations."]](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_76_0000-Labor,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_76_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Labor Unions: A Call for Action")
![["The text is a letter from Emmett M. Ishmall to Senator Thomas regarding the conditions on the Navajo Reservation, including issues such as lack of voting rights, low wages, poor living conditions, and inadequate education and healthcare facilities. Ishmall urges action to address these problems and improve the lives of the Navaho Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Plight of the Navajo Reservation: Letters between Emmett M. Ishmall and Senator Elmer Thomas, 1946")
![["The letter is from Robert Fulton to Elmer Thomas, expressing his support for J.H. Belvin to be appointed as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians. Fulton mentions Belvin's qualifications and asks for Thomas' recommendation. Thomas responds, explaining the appointment process and suggesting that Fulton write directly to the Secretary of the Interior."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of J. H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe")
![["Mrs. Jenne Brown received a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, thanking her for her opposition to the Socialized Medicine Bill. Mrs. Brown expressed her preference for choosing her own doctors rather than having the government decide for her."]](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_7_4_0000-Social%20Security,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Opposition to the Socialized Medicine Bill of 1946")
![["Mrs. Myrtle Creason wrote a letter to Honorable Elmer Thomas expressing gratitude for his support of the pending Indian Claims Bill. She mentioned that the Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation appreciates his active interest in Indian affairs and hopes for the passage of the bill in the Senate. Mrs. Creason also thanked Senator Thomas for his encouragement and assistance in Indian matters."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Claims Bill of 1946")