Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Regarding Pictures for Commissioner Bassett 1936-01-01 1936-01-01 Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_53_10_0000, Box 1, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873689 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0006.pdf correspondence Correctional institutions 1 Page The document is informing Mrs. Bassett that some pictures have been sent to her, with others being held in reserve. It discusses the possibility of sending larger, heavier pictures unfamed and asks if boys' art-craft or wood-craft shops could frame them. It also mentions that the unframed pictures can be sent with franks, while framed ones would require express charges. The document ends by assuring Mrs. Bassett of Senator Thomas' desire to be of service. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Pictures for State Institutions 1936-06-29 1936-06-29 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_53_10_0000, Box 1, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873685 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0002.pdf correspondence Correctional institutions 1 Page The State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections in Oklahoma is requesting Miss Minnie Poole to send 100 pictures to be hung in state institutions, as they currently have very few. The commissioner expresses gratitude and understanding for the delay in receiving the promised pictures. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Class of Service Options for Sending Messages via Western Union Telegram 1936-08-10 1936-08-10 Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_53_10_0000, Box 1, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873688 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0005.pdf correspondence Correctional institutions 1 Page This is a telegram requesting payment for express charges on pictures being sent by Mr. Harper to Mrs. Mabel Bassett in Oklahoma City. It emphasizes the importance of sending money by telegraph or cable for quick and safe transactions. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Response to Request for Pictures from Senator Elmer Thomas 1936-08-11 1936-08-11 Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_53_10_0000, Box 1, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873687 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0004.pdf correspondence Correctional institutions 1 Page The document is in response to a request for pictures from Mrs. Mabel Bassett, Commissioner of the State Department of Charities and Corrections. The sender, M.E. Pool on behalf of Senator Elmer Thomas, states that they are working to send both small and larger pictures within the franking law limits. They express a desire to be of service and send good wishes. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter of Appreciation for Photos from Miss M. E. Pool 1936-08-18 1936-08-18 Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_53_10_0000, Box 1, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873691 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0008.pdf correspondence Correctional institutions 1 Page Mabel Bassett, State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections in Oklahoma, thanks Miss M. E. Pool for sending pictures for their institutions. She mentions that more pictures will be sent and expresses gratitude for the donation. She also mentions that Senator Elmer Thomas will be remembered when distributing the pictures. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Unframed Pictures and Etchings from Federal Warehouse 1936-09-01 1936-09-01 Bassett, Mabel, 1875-1953 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_53_10_0000, Box 1, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873690 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0007.pdf correspondence Correctional institutions 1 Page The document is requesting information on how many unframed pictures can be sent to Mrs. Bassett, as well as inquiring about the availability of two or three etchings for their office. The sender also expresses gratitude for courtesies extended during a previous visit to the office. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Allocation of Paintings and Prints for Senator Thomas's Office 1936-09-08 1936-09-08 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_53_10_0000, Box 1, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873692 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0000-Bassett,%20Mabel,%201936/CAC_CC_053_10_1_11_0009.pdf correspondence Correctional institutions 1 Page The document is a letter dated September 8, 1936, from Edward B. Rowan, Superintendent of the Section of Painting & Sculpture at the Treasury Department, to Miss E. M. Pool, Secretary to Senator Elmer Thomas. The document discusses the allocation of paintings and prints done under the Treasury Relief Art Project, with a group of paintings being sent to Mrs. Mabel Bassett and another group promised to be sent soon. Rowan mentions that Mr. Dows is in charge of the allocation process and has been referred to regarding a request for prints for Senator Thomas' office. Text