Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indians' Chicago Lake Front Claim 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000, Box 53, Folder 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0014 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887868 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0014.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Citizen Potawatomi Nation 1 Page 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Review of Potawatomi Tribal Claims in Wisconsin and Kansas: A Letter from Assistant Commissioner William Zimmerman Jr 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000, Box 53, Folder 21, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0021 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_0021_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887875 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0021.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Citizen Potawatomi Nation 1 Page The text discusses various meetings and negotiations with the Potawatomi's of Kansas and Wisconsin, regarding agreements and claims. It emphasizes that there is no evidence to support the claims made by the Indians, and that the obligations of the United States have been fulfilled. The text also mentions the rejection of a proposed agreement with the tribe by Kirk, who is not qualified to investigate and prosecute tribal claims. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1936 Correspondence Regarding the Potawatomi Indian Agreement and Allegations of Deceptive Practices 1936-01-01 1936-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000, Box 53, Folder 20, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0020 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_0020_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887874 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0020.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Citizen Potawatomi Nation 1 Page The letter acknowledges a query from Joe Simon regarding the Act of April 30, 1908, which authorized the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to negotiate agreements for commuting perpetual annuities. An agreement was reached with the Potawatomi's of Kansas and Wisconsin, resulting in per capita payments to eligible individuals. Simon and others have raised concerns about the validity of the agreement, alleging deceptive methods were used. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Pottawatomie Indian Affairs in the 1930s 1936-08-14 1936-08-14 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000, Box 53, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0003 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887857 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Pottawatomies,%20Jun-Oct.,%201936/CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Shawnee Tribe; Citizen Potawatomi Nation; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma 6 Pages 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. Text