Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondences on the Loss of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Peyote Use Among Indigenous Peoples 1946-01-01 1946-01-01 unknown 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 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_1_0003 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887434 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_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 3 Pages The text is a series of letters between Dailey and Senator Elmer Thomas expressing sympathy for the loss of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Dailey expresses concern for the future of the Indian people and their welfare, particularly in relation to the use of Peyote by the Navajo Indians. Senator Thomas advises Dailey to contact Senator O'Mahoney for further information on the matter. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence and Observations on the Educational Conditions in the Navajo Reservation, 1946 1946-03-05 1946-03-05 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_18_0000, Box 18, 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_18_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887529 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 3 Pages The letter discusses the poor educational conditions of the Navajo Reservation and requests assistance from Senator Elmer Thomas. Senator Thomas expresses willingness to help and mentions the difference in education between Oklahoma Indians and Navajos. A report on the Navajo Reservation schools is enclosed, and there is a commitment to continue helping the Navajo people. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1946 Petition from Lukachukai District Officers Highlighting Navajo Community Needs 1946-03-06 1946-03-06 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000, Box 18, 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_11_18_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887528 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0001.pdf correspondence Education--United States Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 3 Pages The officers of Lukashenka District are petitioning for better educational facilities and healthcare for their community. They stress the need for a larger school or additional day schools to accommodate all the children in the area, as well as the need for a hospital to provide medical care closer to home. They also highlight the challenges of transporting food and fuel to the isolated community and request for an all-weather road to be built. They express confidence that their requests are reasonable and urge for prompt action to address these urgent needs. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Advocacy for Improved Education for Navajo Indian Children: Letters between Rev. Anselm Sippel and Senator Elmer Thomas, 1946 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_17_0000, Box 17, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislation,%20Jan.-Jul.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887526 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislation,%20Jan.-Jul.,%201946/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0004.pdf correspondence Education--United States Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 3 Pages The text is a letter from Rev. Anselm Sippel to Senator Elmer Thomas, urging him to consider proposed remedies for the inadequate education facilities for Navajo Indian children. The Catholic missionaries working with the Navajo community have witnessed the critical need for improved education and are requesting immediate action from Congress to address the issue. Senator Thomas responds acknowledging the suggestions and assures that they will be kept in mind, expressing his interest in legislation for the benefit of American Indians. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Archbishop Byrne's Appeal for Navajo Education: A 1946 Correspondence with Senator Thomas 1946-03-18 1946-03-18 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_18_0000, Box 18, 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_18_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887530 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0003.pdf correspondence Education--United States Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 3 Pages The Archbishop of Santa Fe wrote to Senator Thomas about the educational needs of Navajo Indians, highlighting the lack of schools and the importance of education for their advancement. The Catholic Missionary Group also presented resolutions to Congress, calling for more funding and resources to improve education for Navajo children. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Addressing the Plight of the Navajo Reservation: Letters between Emmett M. Ishmall and Senator Elmer Thomas, 1946 1946-05-28 1946-05-28 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000, Box 18, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887531 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0004.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 9 Pages The text is a letter from Emmett M. Ishmall to Senator Thomas regarding the conditions on the Navajo Reservation, including issues such as lack of voting rights, low wages, poor living conditions, and inadequate education and healthcare facilities. Ishmall urges action to address these problems and improve the lives of the Navaho Indians. Text