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
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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 173 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Upcoming Hearings in Yuma and Gallup, 1936-07-08
Item — Box SU 10: Series CAC_CC_053_12_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 35
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_35_0008
Abstract
74th Congress (1935-1937)
Dates:
1936-07-08
Letter to Honorable William Zimmerman Regarding Insulation Bid for Claremore Indian Hospital, 1938-06-29
Item — Box SU 10: Series CAC_CC_053_12_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 47
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0001
Abstract
75th Congress (1937-1939)
Dates:
1938-06-29
Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Quapaw Tribal Council Disputes - June 29, 1935, 1935-06-29
Item — Box SU 10: Series CAC_CC_053_12_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 24
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_24_0005
Abstract
74th Congress (1935-1937)
Dates:
1935-06-29
Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Unfair Sale of Indigenous Timberland, 1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31
Item — Box SU 10: Series CAC_CC_053_12_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 65
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0019
Abstract
75th Congress (1937-1939)
Dates:
1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31
Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Requesting Investigation into Historical Injustices against the Chickasaw Tribe, 1937-07-01
Item — Box SU 10: Series CAC_CC_053_12_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 61
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0006
Abstract
75th Congress (1937-1939)
Dates:
1937-07-01
Letter to Senator Thomas Regarding Amendments to the Oklahoma Indian Welfare Bill, 1935-01-01 - 1936-12-31
Item — Box SU 10: Series CAC_CC_053_12_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0002
Abstract
74th Congress (1935-1937)
Dates:
1935-01-01 - 1936-12-31
Letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas: A Plea for Fair Treatment and Proper Valuation of Indian Lands, 1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31
Item — Box SU 10: Series CAC_CC_053_12_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 65
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0018
Abstract
75th Congress (1937-1939)
Dates:
1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31
Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas: Native American Appeals for Fair Property and Timber Land Rights, 1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31
Item — Box SU 10: Series CAC_CC_053_12_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 64
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0023
Abstract
75th Congress (1937-1939)
Dates:
1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31
Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Advocates for Investigation into the Sale and Leasing of Indian Lands, 1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31
Item — Box SU 10: Series CAC_CC_053_12_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 63
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0017
Abstract
75th Congress (1937-1939)
Dates:
1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31
Political Advice from J. H. Cave to Senator Elmer Thomas, 1948-03-15
Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_053_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 42
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_42_0002
Abstract
80th Congress (1947-1949)
Dates:
1948-03-15
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