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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:

Western Union Telegram: Request to Stop Sale of Indian Department Timber 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_0026

Western Union Telegram to U.S. Senator Regarding Timber Land Sale, 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_0025

Western Union Telegrams - Seeking Patron Suggestions for Improved Service, 1935-01-01 - 1936-12-31

 Item — Box SU 10: Series CAC_CC_053_12_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 44
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_44_0001

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