Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1921 Correspondence Between Colleagues Regarding Internal Affairs 1917-08-02 1917-08-02 Gensman, L. M. (Lorraine Michael), 1878-1954 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 65th (1917-1919) Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection CAC_CC_23_3.4_0000, Box 4, Folder 42, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61 CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0000-Al-An/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3_3_4_42_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863290 https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Lorraine+M.+Gensman+Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0000-Al-An/CAC_CC_023_3_3_4_42_0005.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims 20 Pages The Antrim Lumber Company in Lawton, Oklahoma is seeking settlement for materials supplied for a lavatory annex to the girls' building at Fort Sill School from contractor Fred B. Hannan. The Office of Indian Affairs has not yet made a final settlement with Hannan due to his delinquency in completing the work. The Antrim Lumber Company is requesting assistance from Honorable L. M. Gensman to urge the government to bring the matter to a conclusion so they can collect the money owed to them. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1921 Letter of Protest Against the Relocation of the Cheyenne & Arapahoe Indian Agency in Oklahoma 1921-01-01 1921-01-01 Gensman, L. M. (Lorraine Michael), 1878-1954 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 67th (1921-1923) Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection CAC_CC_23_3.3_0000, Box 4, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61 CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863232 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0004.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma 1 Page The document is from the President of The Citizens State Bank in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, thanking Honorable L. M. Gensman for successfully blocking the removal of the Concho Indian School. The document expresses gratitude on behalf of the Kingfisher Community Club. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Stability of the Indian Agency in 1921 1921-01-01 1921-01-01 Gensman, L. M. (Lorraine Michael), 1878-1954 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 67th (1921-1923) Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection CAC_CC_23_3.3_0000, Box 4, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61 CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863234 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma 1 Page The document discusses different symbols used to indicate the class of service for telegrams, such as Day Letter, Night Message, and Night Letter. It also mentions that if none of these symbols appear, the character of the message is indicated by the customer appearing after the check. The telegram is a message expressing concern about a potential move to abolish Indian agencies in Western Oklahoma and consolidate them into one office in Clinton. The message states that this move is not in the best interest of the Indians and would be detrimental to the Sixth District. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Superintendent Position at the Ft. Sill Indian School, 1921 1921-01-10 1921-01-10 Gensman, L. M. (Lorraine Michael), 1878-1954 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 67th (1921-1923) Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection CAC_CC_23_3.4_0000, Box 4, Folder 56, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61 CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0000-Co/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863301 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0000-Co/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_56_0004.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Public Works--United States 4 Pages The Superintendent of Lawton Public Schools inquired about borrowing chairs from Fort Sill for the school, but was informed that no authority existed to authorize the loan or donation of the chairs. The War Department suggested contacting the local officer at Fort Sill to arrange for borrowing the chairs. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1921 Protest Against Proposed Relocation of Cheyenne and Arapaho Agencies and Schools in Oklahoma 1921-11-10 1921-11-10 Gensman, L. M. (Lorraine Michael), 1878-1954 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 67th (1921-1923) Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection CAC_CC_23_3.3_0000, Box 4, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61 CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863238 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0010.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Education--United States Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess 2 Pages H. C. Paulsen, manager of the Southern Hotel in El Reno, Oklahoma, writes to Honorable L.M. Gensman recommending J.E. Shields for the position of Principal at the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian School. Paulsen praises Shields' qualifications and asks for Gensman's help in securing the appointment. Gensman responds, stating that he has recommended Shields to Commissioner Burke based on Paulsen's and others' endorsements, and promises to assist in any way he can. Gensman suggests contacting Mr. Pears at the Haskell Institution for additional support. He also mentions social activities and his plans to visit home in June. Text