Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Land Affairs of the Otoe and Missouria Tribes, 1894-1938 1894-01-01 1894-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 54th (1895-1897); 57th (1901-1903); 70th (1927-1929); 61st (1909-1911); 53rd (1893-1895); 73rd (1933-1935); 72nd (1931-1933); 65th (1917-1919); 66th (1919-1921); 64th (1915-1917); 71st (1929-1931); 56th (1899-1901); 67th (1921-1923); 69th (1925-1927); 59th (1905-1907); 55th (1897-1899); 63rd (1913-1915); 68th (1923-1925); 74th (1935-1937); 75th (1937-1939); 58th (1903-1905); 60th (1907-1909); 62nd (1911-1913) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000, Box 52, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887851 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians 3 Pages The letter is from William B. Burgess to Senator Thomas regarding a land sale issue involving the Otoe and Missouria tribes of Indians. The letter mentions that the tribes were misled by the U.S. Government in a land sale, and asks for assistance in resolving the issue. The letter references specific acts of Congress related to the sale of the tribes' lands, and requests that the Senator take action on behalf of the Tribes. The response from the Department of the Interior provides information on the Act of Congress approved in 1893 regarding the revision and adjustment of the land sales. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1935 Correspondence between Ponca Indian Tribal Business Council and U.S. Government over Disbursing Office Relocation 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0000, Box 5, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0001 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_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887570 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/CAC_CC_053_12_10_5_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Tonkawa Indians; Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Kaw Nation; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians 6 Pages The Ponca Indian Business Council sent a petition to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance to prevent the removal of the Disbursing department from the Pawnee Indian Agency to a remote location. The Office of Indian Affairs clarified in a letter to Senator Thomas that the decision to consolidate disbursing activities under the Division of Disbursement was made by the President, not the Office of Indian Affairs. The Council expressed concerns about the inconvenience and hardship this move would cause for tribal members, and requested that the department be relocated to a more accessible location. Senator Thomas assured the Council that he would keep their concerns in mind and work towards finding a solution. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Notification of Delegation Visit for Indian Bill Hearing and Soil Erosion Meeting 1935-04-06 1935-04-06 McKeown, Tom D. (Tom Deitz), 1878-1951 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0000, Box 4, 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_4_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Committee,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887564 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Committee,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_4_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Tonkawa Indians; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Kaw Nation; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians 1 Page The memo informs Senator Thomas about a delegation coming for hearings on an Indian bill, and a meeting with Members of House and Senate from certain states. Representative Marvin Jones wants Senator Thomas to attend the meeting, but the memo mentions conflicting meetings. Mrs. Benjamin and Mrs. Tom D. McKeown also want to see Senator Thomas before going to the House gallery. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Historical Correspondence on the Construction of Red Rock Creek Bridge, Oklahoma, 1935-1936 1935-11-19 1935-11-19 Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0000, Box 54, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887885 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201936/CAC_CC_053_12_10_54_0009.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Creek Nation; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 9 Pages Senator Elmer Thomas is seeking assistance from the Indian Office in securing funds for the construction of a bridge across Red Rock Creek near the Otoe Agency. The State of Oklahoma may be able to fund the bridge, but the Indian Service does not have sufficient funds. The Office of Indian Affairs is looking into the matter and will provide a further report. Senator Thomas is hopeful that the necessary funds can be secured to improve the road and benefit both the Indians and local cities. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Deferred Payment to Otoe and Missouria Tribe of Indians in 1936 1936-03-30 1936-03-30 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000, Box 52, 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_52_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887853 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians 4 Pages The letter is regarding a payment to the Otoe and Missouria Tribe of Indians, which has been deferred until the Fall by the Tribal Business Council. The Office of Indian Affairs confirms that no authority has been given to make the payment at this time. Senator Elmer Thomas has forwarded inquiries about the payment to the Department of the Interior for a direct response to Charlie B. Harper. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Enrollment of Otoe Indians in CCC Camps in 1936 1936-04-20 1936-04-20 Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000, Box 52, Folder 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887852 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 9 Pages The text consists of a series of letters between Senator Elmer Thomas and former Governor Henry S. Johnston regarding complaints from Otoe Indians about discrimination in enlisting their boys in CCC camps. Senator Thomas promises to take up the matter with the Department in order to assist Governor Johnston. Governor Johnston expresses appreciation for Senator Thomas' attention to the issue and requests his help in resolving the discrimination complaints. Senator Thomas acknowledges the complaints and assures Governor Johnston of his assistance. Governor Johnston also contacts the Indian Office for assistance in addressing the issue. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribal Mineral Lands, 1946 1946-03-27 1946-03-27 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0000, Box 14A, 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_11_14A_0021 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_0021_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887489 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/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0021.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians 4 Pages Benjamin Brinkley wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting information about the sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw tribal mineral lands. The Office of Indian Affairs responded, stating that negotiations for the sale are ongoing and that a contract will be executed and submitted to the tribes for approval. They assured Brinkley that he will be notified of any updates and that further correspondence on the matter may not be necessary. Senator Thomas also forwarded Brinkley's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs for consideration. Text