Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter from Senator Elmer Thomas to Chief Ben Dwight Regarding Choctaw Tribe Resolutions, 1935 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 Dwight Ben H. (1890-1953) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0000, Box 2, Folder 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Indians,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887541 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Indians,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_2_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page Elmer Thomas received a letter from Ben Dwight, Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, with resolutions attached. Thomas assures Dwight that he will give the resolutions his attention and offers to help in any way he can. Thomas acknowledges Dwight's close relationship with the Indian Office and expresses his willingness to assist. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposal for an All-Indian Regiment: Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Ben Dwight, 1935 1935-08-07 1935-08-07 Dwight Ben H. (1890-1953) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000, Box 9A, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887607 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20General%20and%20Miscellaneous,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0011.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma 2 Pages Ben Dwight wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas suggesting the establishment of an All-Indian regiment composed of Indian youths with one-half or more Indian blood. He believes that such a regiment would not only make fine soldiers, but also alleviate Indian unemployment. Senator Thomas agrees with the idea and expresses willingness to help, although he is unsure of how such a plan could be implemented. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondences between U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas and Choctaw Nation Principal Chief Ben Dwight on Mineral Land Sale, 1948 1948-06-25 1948-06-25 Dwight Ben H. (1890-1953) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 80th (1947-1949) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0000, Box 14A, Folder 24, 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_0024 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_0024_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887492 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_0024.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chickasaw Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 2 Pages Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Ben Dwight, on behalf of the Choctaw Nation, expressing gratitude for his assistance in getting the Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Sale Bill passed in Congress. Dwight acknowledges that an appropriation for the sale may not be secured until January, but is pleased that the matter is now on a definite and binding basis. Senator Thomas plans to visit Oklahoma during the fall campaign and looks forward to seeing Dwight. Text