Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence between Mrs. Lottie Farrington and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Affairs and Relief Aid in 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_24_0000, Box 24, 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_24_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887683 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Quapaw Nation; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 6 Pages The text consists of two letters, one from Mrs. Lottie Farrington to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance for her family, and another from Senator Thomas responding to her request. Mrs. Farrington explains her financial difficulties and her children's need for school clothes and shoes. Senator Thomas expresses his desire to help and suggests reaching out to local agencies for assistance. Mrs. Farrington expresses frustration at not receiving help and asks if she can purchase government surplus items. Senator Thomas reassures her that he will do what he can to help. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Memorandum Regarding the Progress of Quapaw Indian Bill H.R. 11231 in the Senate 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000, Box 24, 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_24_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887684 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Quapaw Nation 1 Page Vern Thompson informed that he would be leaving this afternoon and that Disney was confident he could have the Quapaw Indian bill H.R. 11231 passed next Wednesday. The Budget Bureau's report had not been received yet, and Thompson mentioned that early action was promised on the bill when it reached the Senate. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1935 Quapaw Tribal Council's Appeal to Modify Executive Order on Restricted Indian Funds Disbursement 1935-06-05 1935-06-05 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000, Box 24, 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_24_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887688 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Quapaw Nation 7 Pages The Quapaw Tribal Council is requesting that an Executive Order requiring payments from their restricted funds to be made from a federal agency at Kansas City be rescinded. They argue that the current process is impractical for their tribe as most of their funds come from mining leases and many members are old and infirm with no other source of income. They also state that they have adequate facilities to handle applications for allowances within their tribe. The request is made out of concern for the well-being and financial stability of the restricted Quapaw Indians. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Quapaw Tribal Council Disputes - June 29, 1935 1935-06-29 1935-06-29 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_24_0000, Box 24, 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_24_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887687 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Quapaw,%20Jan.-Dec.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0005.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Quapaw Nation 5 Pages Thompson & Roberts, Attorneys at Law, wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas on June 29, 1935, regarding the Quapaw Tribal Council's objections to an Executive Order. They expressed concerns about a provision in the Indian Bill that imposed a tax on the Quapaw Indians' funds. They argued that this provision was unconstitutional and unjust. They suggested amending the bill to remove this tax and ensure that the Quapaw Indians' invested funds remain tax-free. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Indian Tuition Appropriations in Oklahoma Schools, 1935 1935-07-12 1935-07-12 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0000, Box 6, 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_6_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887577 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_6_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Quapaw Nation; Osage Nation 2 Pages The first letter is a response from Elmer Thomas to Elmer Petree regarding Indian tuition for the Five Civilized Tribes and Quapaw's. Thomas advises Petree to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency for more information. The second letter is from Elmer Petree to Elmer Thomas, expressing concern that Osage County has not received Indian Tuition money for schools like other counties in Oklahoma and requesting Thomas to take up the matter with the Indian Department. Text