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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits
- Date:
- 1946-06-18
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Senator Elmer Thomas's Response to Collins on Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale and Teacher Salary Increase
- Date:
- 1946-06-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribal Affairs and Coal Land Sales
- Date:
- 1946-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Lands in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Meeting Updates Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation Coal-Asphalt Lands in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Negotiations Regarding the Sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands
- Date:
- 1947-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Contract Negotiations with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Appropriation for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1948
- Date:
- 1948-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences between U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas and Choctaw Nation Principal Chief Ben Dwight on Mineral Land Sale, 1948
- Date:
- 1948-06-25
- Creator:
- Dwight Ben H. (1890-1953)
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The text consists of correspondence related to the sale of coal and asphalt deposits belonging to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes. The letters express support for the sale and concern over the pricing of the lands. Senator Elmer Thomas is mentioned as being involved in helping to settle the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits")
![["The letter dated June 18, 1946, from Elmer Thomas to E. D. Collins discusses the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands, which is currently in the hands of the Office of Indian Affairs. Thomas also mentions working towards an increase in compensation for teachers. The letter dated June 14, 1946, from an unknown sender to Senator Eleven discusses the Choctaw and Chickasaw Sal Land settlement and expresses gratitude for voting against a certain payment. The sender also requests help for teachers and mentions the upcoming election."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Elmer Thomas's Response to Collins on Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale and Teacher Salary Increase")
![["Mrs. Emmert wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of coal lands belonging to the Choctaw-Chickasaw nations. Senator Thomas responded, stating that no agreement had been reached with the Secretary of the Interior and therefore no sale would be submitted for approval. Mrs. Emmert argued that the land should be sold now for a higher price to benefit the Indian people, and questioned the delay in selling the land. She also mentioned concerns about the appointment of Chief Durant and expressed her support for Senator Thomas based on his past support of Indian people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0028_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribal Affairs and Coal Land Sales")
![["G. V. Merryman wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting information about a payment to be made to the Choctaw Indians. The letter from William Zimmerman, Jr. of the Office of Indian Affairs stated that no immediate payment is planned, as representatives of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations have not reached an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior regarding the sale of coal lands. Merryman expressed concern for elderly Indians in need of the money before they pass away."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Lands in 1946")
![["Mrs. Agnes Billey inquired about the sale of coal-asphalt lands of the Choctaw-Chickasaw nation, but was informed that no sale had yet been submitted for approval. The Pontotoc county Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation reelected officers and planned to address important matters such as Indian claims and tribal funds at their upcoming meeting. The organization is working towards obtaining per capita distribution of funds held by the interior department and further progress on the coal-asphalt lands sale deed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Meeting Updates Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation Coal-Asphalt Lands in 1946")
![["Culberson expressed interest in the sale of coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes. The Department of the Interior suggested a low price, leading to a new appraisal. The findings will be discussed at a conference on April 28th. Culberson inquired about the status of the bill authorizing the sale, as it has been pending for 20 years. Senator Thomas assured him that updates will be provided after the conference."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Negotiations Regarding the Sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is responding to a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the need for a budget estimate for an appropriation to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations for segregated coal and asphalt lands. The Commissioner assures the Senator that they are working on the request and will have it prepared promptly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0026_thumbnail.jpg "1948 Letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Land Appropriation")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Charles E. Burch regarding a contract being drawn between the Secretary of the Interior and officials of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes of Indians. Once the contract is prepared, it will be voted on by the members of the two tribes and then considered by Congress. Burch is inquiring about the government buying coal-asphalt sand from the tribes, which they have been waiting on since 1902. He requests that Elmer Thomas look into the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Contract Negotiations with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes")
![["The text is a series of letters regarding an appropriation to pay the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for their coal and asphalt deposits. It mentions that the resolution was objected to in the House of Representatives but there is a possibility it may be approved. The letters express interest in the matter and seek updates on the progress of the appropriation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Appropriation for Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1948")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Ben Dwight, on behalf of the Choctaw Nation, expressing gratitude for his assistance in getting the Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal Sale Bill passed in Congress. Dwight acknowledges that an appropriation for the sale may not be secured until January, but is pleased that the matter is now on a definite and binding basis. Senator Thomas plans to visit Oklahoma during the fall campaign and looks forward to seeing Dwight."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences between U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas and Choctaw Nation Principal Chief Ben Dwight on Mineral Land Sale, 1948")