Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Personal Letters to Potential Interests 1921-01-01 1921-01-01 unknown 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 73, 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_73_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0000-Gr-Harp/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863305 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0000-Gr-Harp/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0001.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Comanche Nation 6 Pages The document addresses a complaint about Indian children attending a school in a filthy and diseased condition in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs investigates the matter and finds that the Indian children attending the school were in a similar condition as the white children, except for one child with sores who will not attend until she regains her health. Efforts will be made to ensure that Indian children are sent to school in a clean and healthy condition in the future. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1921 Correspondence between United States Department of Agriculture and Oklahoma School Superintendent Regarding Agricultural Bulletins 1921-01-01 1921-01-01 unknown 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 73, 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_73_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0000-Gr-Harp/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863309 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0000-Gr-Harp/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0005.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation 3 Pages The document is from a missionary to a congressman discussing the issue of peyote use among Native American tribes. The missionary argues against the use of peyote, stating that it has negative effects on users physically, morally, and industrially. The missionary urges the congressman to vote in support of a bill against peyote and provides information to help inform his decision. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Drilling Record and Geological Profile: Consolidated Oil Co. McVicker Farm Site, Oklahoma, 1925 1925-01-01 1925-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 69th (1925-1927) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000, Box 7, Folder 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887588 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0005.pdf correspondence Agricultural laws and legislation Comanche Nation 2 Pages The text provides information about the drilling of a dry hole by Consolidated Oil Co. of Texas in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The drilling commenced on 11-23-25 and was completed on 18-30-25. The total depth of the well was 2112. The text includes details about the formation and casing record, as well as the different layers of rock encountered during drilling. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Advocating for the Establishment of an Indian Claims Commission: A Letter from Chief Roly Canard of the Creek Nation 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937); 75th (1937-1939); 76th (1939-1941) 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_0007 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862463 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_0007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Creek Nation; Comanche Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma 3 Pages The Principal Chief of the Creek Nation of Indians in Oklahoma expresses appreciation for efforts to create an Indian Claims Commission to settle claims against the United States. He believes that the current court system is insufficient to address these claims due to technicalities and moral considerations. The Chief recommends the establishment of an Indian Claims Commission to settle claims based on moral considerations, rather than just legal and equitable grounds. He outlines the need for a fair and flexible process to address these claims and highlights specific claims that remain unresolved. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Drilling Logs and Analyses of Comanche County Oil Wells in Oklahoma 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000, Box 7, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887590 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0007.pdf correspondence Agricultural laws and legislation Comanche Nation 5 Pages The text provides information about three different oil wells in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The first well, drilled by Homokla Oil Company, reached a total depth of 1340 feet and produced artesian water. The second well, drilled by Porter Oil Co., reached a total depth of 2170 feet and produced flowing sulfur water. The third well, drilled by Humble Oil & Refining Co., reached a total depth of 2572 feet and produced water. The text includes details about the formations encountered during drilling, casing records, and production information for each well. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK List of U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations and Kiowa Reservation Tribal Council Members, 1935 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 unknown 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 9, 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_0009 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_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887605 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_0009.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 1 Page The text lists the members of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations and provides a copy of a letter regarding the annual election for members of the Tribal Council on the Kiowa Reservation. The letter includes the names of the elected members from various tribes and mentions that the Council now has ten members. The letter was copied by M.E.P. on December 9, 1935. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Jasper Saunkeah's Regarding the Appointment of J.R. Turnbill as District Game Ranger, 1935 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 Saunkeah, Jasper Betaugei Sr. (1888-1959) 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 22, 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_0022 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_0022_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887618 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_0022.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation 2 Pages Jasper Saunkeah's is requesting a letter of recommendation from Senator Elmer Thomas for J.R. Turnbill of Anadarko, Oklahoma, for the position of District Game Ranger. Saunkeah's highlights Turnbill's qualifications and support for Senator Thomas and Governor Marland. Senator Thomas responds, expressing his opinion on endorsements and forwarding a letter regarding the Indian Bill for the relief of Oklahoma Indians. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence on Land Leasing Concerns in Indian Territories, 1935 1935-11-05 1935-11-05 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0000, Box 14, 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_10_14_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887649 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_14_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Comanche Nation 5 Pages The text consists of a series of letters regarding a petition concerning the leasing of restricted Indian lands to outsiders and the rental prices of Indian lands in Cotton County. The letters involve communication between various individuals, including Honorable Elmer Thomas, Lonnie B. Keeter, and Honorable John Collier. The letters discuss the petition, requests for further reports, and expressions of gratitude for assistance in addressing issues related to land rentals and resettlement projects. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Petition to Abolish the Office of Price Administration: A Call for Sensible Controls and Freedom 1942-03-01 1942-03-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_3_46_0000, Box, 3, 46, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0014 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_46_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/861849 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_46_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0014.pdf correspondence Business--United States Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Seminole Nation 5 Pages A petition to Congress is calling for the abolition of the Office of Price Administration (OPA) due to its oppression of small businesses, veterans, and widows, violation of laws and the Constitution, destruction of small businesses, causing scarcity in necessities, fostering black markets, wasting public funds, and showing opposition to free enterprise. The petition also criticizes the OPA for furthering communist ideals, being un-American, tyrannical, and corrupt. Specific examples are provided to support these claims, including arbitrary regulations, unfair fines, and abusive behavior towards citizens. The petition argues that the OPA's false theory of central control is misguided and that most Americans are honest and patriotic, not in need of excessive government intervention. Text 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