Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965
Person
Biographical:
John William Elmer Thomas was elected to the first state senate, representing the Lawton area. In 1922, he ran successfully on the Democratic Party ticket for the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma. He was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1926; he won this race and held the seat until 1950, when he lost the party nomination to A.S. (Mike) Monroney. Thomas returned to a private law practice in Washington, D.C., and in 1957 moved his practice back to Lawton, where he died in 1965.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Changing Times: A Letter from Senator Elmer Thomas, 1948-01-01 - 1948-12-31
Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_053_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 43
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_43_0013
Abstract
80th Congress (1947-1949)
Dates:
1948-01-01 - 1948-12-31
Correspondence Regarding National Conventions and Accommodations, 1948-01-01 - 1948-12-31
Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_053_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 54
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_54_0015
Abstract
80th Congress (1947-1949)
Dates:
1948-01-01 - 1948-12-31
Democratic National Convention Delegation Congratulations, 1948-01-01 - 1948-12-31
Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_053_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 54
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_54_0018
Abstract
80th Congress (1947-1949)
Dates:
1948-01-01 - 1948-12-31
Dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party: A Letter Exchange, 1948-07-16
Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_053_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 54
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_54_0012
Abstract
80th Congress (1947-1949)
Dates:
1948-07-16
Invitation to Independence Hall Rededication Ceremony and Reception, 1948-06-17
Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_053_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 54
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_54_0011
Abstract
80th Congress (1947-1949)
Dates:
1948-06-17
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