Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK American Indian Exposition: A Historical Letter from 1945 1945-01-01 1945-01-01 Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000, Box 1, 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_11_1_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887433 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians 3 Pages The text is a letter discussing plans for the American Indian Exposition in Oklahoma, including the need for funds and entertainment, and an invitation for Senator Elmer Thomas to attend. The letter also mentions support from Congressman Jed Johnson and Governor Kerr for federal and state funds for the event. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Resolution of the American Indian Federation on Indian Claims Commission Bill 1945-01-08 1945-01-08 Bruner, Joseph, 1872-1957 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 55, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0008 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_55_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862474 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_55_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0008.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims Comanche Nation; Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 5 Pages Mr. Joseph Bruner, President of the American Indian Federation, wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing the Federation's disagreement with the Indian Claims Commission Bill introduced by Representative Stigler. The Federation believes the bill does not fulfill the Republican party's national platform pledges of 1940 and 1944 regarding Indian claims. They urge Congressman Schwabe to introduce a bill that will lead to an immediate settlement of all Indian claims. Congressman Schwabe responds, expressing his willingness to work with the Indian leaders to determine the best course of action and requesting their input on what kind of bill they would like to see introduced. He also invites them to meet with him in person to discuss the issue further. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK OPA Bungles: The Tulsa Meat Plant Dilemma 1945-07-18 1945-07-18 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_3_51_0000, Box, 3, 51, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_3_51_0005 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_51_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_51_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/861915 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_51_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_3_51_0005.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Agricultural laws and legislation Comanche Nation 5 Pages The document from Mr. Claude Eckert to George B. Schwabe discusses the OPA's mishandling of the Blue Packing Company deal, resulting in the plant being idle and a loss of meat supply in Tulsa. Mr. Schwabe expresses his efforts to resolve the issue and asks for Mr. Eckert's input. The attached newspaper clipping further details the situation and the confusion surrounding the relocation of the plant. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1946 Correspondence Regarding Tribal Delegation Limitations and Indian Affairs 1946-03-13 1946-03-13 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0000, Box 16B, 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_11_16B_0002 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_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887520 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/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Comanche Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes 3 Pages Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Tennyson Berry, a Kiowa-Apache Indian, protesting the Office of Indian Affairs' decision to limit the tribal delegation to one member from each tribe due to budget constraints. The letter explained that although some tribes had enough funds to pay for a larger delegation, Congress had placed limitations on the expenditure of tribal funds for council and delegation expenses. The Office of Indian Affairs had requested a supplemental authorization for additional funds, but it had not been approved yet. Berry expressed disappointment in the decision and requested Senator Thomas' support in securing more funds for the delegation. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Debating the Indian Claims Commission Bill 1946-03-14 1946-03-14 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 54, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0004 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_54_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862460 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_54_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0004.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Chickasaw Nation; Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess; Comanche Nation; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma 9 Pages The document discusses the Indian Claims Commission Bill and the opposition to it. The writer, Mrs. Scott, expresses her disagreement with creating a new government agency for Indian affairs and believes that settling claims should be done without the need for a new commission. She also mentions the different approaches of the Republican and Democratic parties to Indian claims settlement. The Congressman, George B. Schwabe, defends the bill and explains that it was the result of careful study and input from various parties interested in the welfare of the Indians. He also mentions that the bill was supported by both Democrats and Republicans. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1946 Letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Kiowa Indian Deputy U.S. Marshal's Request 1946-05-13 1946-05-13 Saunkeah, Jasper Betaugei Sr. (1888-1959) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0000, Box 16B, 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_11_16B_0003 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887521 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/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation 3 Pages Elmer Thomas writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs recommending that a delegation from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache tribes be authorized to come to Washington to appear before the Senate Committee on Appropriations. This recommendation is based on a message from Jasper Saunkeah's, a Kiowa Indian who is also a Deputy U.S. Marshal in Oklahoma City. Thomas requests that Saunkeah's wishes be complied with. Text