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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_45_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Senate Subcommittee Hearings on S. 3293: A Bill Providing Old-Age Pensions for Indians - July 26 and 27, 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- List of U.S Senate Committee on Appropriations and Telegram Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals Funding
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Financial State of the Country and Potential Opportunities in Indian Health Services
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_48_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Dr. Mary E. Tatman: 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between W. M. Gallagher and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Handling of Individual Indian Moneys in 1935
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Election Inquiry from Joe Simon
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0012
- 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 Commissioner John Collier Regarding Inquiry about Pottawatomie Indians
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Thomas Requesting Information on Potawatomi Indian Tribe and Chicago Lake Front Funds
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indians' Chicago Lake Front Claim
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Questioning of the 1908 Act Pertaining to Indian Treaties
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
![["The text discusses a bill (S. 3293) that provides old-age pensions for Indians in the United States. Hearings were held before the Indian Affairs Committee of the Senate Subcommittee. The document was printed for the use of the Committee on Indian Affairs during the Seventy-Fourth Congress, First Session in July 1935."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Subcommittee Hearings on S. 3293: A Bill Providing Old-Age Pensions for Indians - July 26 and 27, 1935")
![["The text includes a list of members of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations, a telegram related to retaining funds for Indian hospitals in Oklahoma, and terms and conditions for sending messages through a telecommunication company."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0003_thumbnail.jpg "List of U.S Senate Committee on Appropriations and Telegram Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals Funding")
![["The letter is from Dr. M. E. Tatman to Senator Elmer Thomas discussing economic issues, inflation, and potential opportunities for Dr. Tatman to work in the Indian Service. The letter also mentions Paul Mallon's comments on inflation and suggests strategies for political success. Dr. Tatman also expresses interest in working with Indian women for the advancement of their race."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_46_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Financial State of the Country and Potential Opportunities in Indian Health Services")
![["Dr. Tatman expresses condolences to Senator Thomas over the death of Capps and discusses potential reasons for his suicide. She also expresses interest in a job at the Indian Hospital in Lawton and Senator Thomas explains the Civil Service requirements for such positions. Senator Thomas expresses support for Dr. Tatman's goals and willingness to help if any opportunities arise."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Dr. Mary E. Tatman: 1935")
![["The letter from W. M. Gallagher to Senator Elmer Thomas discusses the handling of Individual Indian Moneys in Oklahoma, suggesting that moving the payment of these funds elsewhere could have negative consequences for the state. Gallagher believes that the Treasury Department may not want to undertake this task. Senator Thomas acknowledges the suggestion and promises to give it attention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Disbursing%20Office,%20Apr.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between W. M. Gallagher and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the Handling of Individual Indian Moneys in 1935")
![["The letter is acknowledging receipt of a letter from Senator Thomas, enclosing a letter from Joe Simon regarding an election on September 17. The Indian Office is unaware of this election and is requesting a report from the Potawatomi Agency before responding to Simon's concerns. Further communication on the matter will be provided to Senator Thomas."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Election Inquiry from Joe Simon")
![["Elmer Thoms writes to Honorable John Collier, requesting advice for Joe Simon regarding the Pottawatomie Indians. Thoms expresses appreciation for Collier's help in the past."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thoms to Commissioner John Collier Regarding Inquiry about Pottawatomie Indians")
![["The letter is requesting information about the Potawatomie's Indian tribe and their potential settlement with the Chicago lake front money. The writer is asking if the tribe will receive compensation before an airport is built and expresses concern about their living conditions. The letter is signed by Joe Simon from Mayetta, Kansas."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Thomas Requesting Information on Potawatomi Indian Tribe and Chicago Lake Front Funds")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding a query from Joe Simon about the Chicago Lake Front Claim of the Potawatomi Indians. It states that Simon has been advised on the matter directly and his letter has been returned."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indians' Chicago Lake Front Claim")
![["The letter dated June 9, 1936, from Joe Simon, chairman of the Claims Committee in Mayetta, Kansas, is addressed to Sen-Elmer Thomas in Washington D.C. It discusses concerns about the appropriation of money under an act from 1908 and questions the validity of Indian treaties. Joe Simon requests Sen-Elmer Thomas to bring this matter to the attention of the proper authorities."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Questioning of the 1908 Act Pertaining to Indian Treaties")