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 Correspondence Regarding Trust Management for Native American Beneficiaries in 1935 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_27_0000, Box 27, 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_10_27_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_27_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Trusts,%20Sept.-Oct.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_27_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887703 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_27_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Trusts,%20Sept.-Oct.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_27_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Creek Nation; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 10 Pages Senator Elmer Thomas is requesting an update on three Indian trusts that have not yet been approved by the Department of the Interior. The Commerce Trust Company is seeking clarification on the requirements that need to be met for approval. They are also discussing the importance of handling the funds of rich Indians in the best possible manner to ensure the protection of the Indians and their dependents. Senator Thomas is asked to investigate the status of the trusts and provide information on why they have not been approved. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Understanding the Western Union Telegraph System: A Historical Document 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0000, Box 35, 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_35_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Department,%20Apr.-Aug.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887752 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Department,%20Apr.-Aug.,%201936/CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0005.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Creek Nation 1 Page The text is about a telegram sent to US Senator Elmer Thomas in Washington, D.C. The sender is requesting information about Commissioner John Collier of the Indian Offices and if he will be available for a meeting on May 25 or 26. The sender wants a response sent collect to Henryetta, Oklahoma. The text also mentions the quickest, surest, and safest way to send money is by telegraph or cable. Text