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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between U.S. Senator and Native American Citizen Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Protest Against the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0014
- 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 Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence on the Sale of Indian Lands: A Plea for Fairness and Justice
- Date:
- 1937-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on the Sale of Native American Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0018
- 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 Choctaw Tribal Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0021
- 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 Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against the Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937: Correspondence Between Miss Cora Carson and Honorable Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["Henry Pratt, an Indian citizen, wrote a letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern over the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma without proper consideration of its actual value. Pratt requested the postponement of the sale until an investigation and adjustment of the timber removal from the land had been made, and emphasized the need to reserve mineral rights on the property. Senator Thomas assured Pratt that he had filed protests regarding the sale with the Indian Office and would do what he could to help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between U.S. Senator and Native American Citizen Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from C.W. Colbert to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma. Colbert believes that the land and timber should be sold at their current market value, as they have increased in value since the government's last appraisal in 1912. He also raises concerns about the government's neglect of the timber on the land and requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is conducted and mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas assures Colbert that he will do what he can to help and is cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Protest Against the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from Bed Coffee to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands with valuable timber without proper compensation. Coffee requests the sale be postponed until an investigation is done and mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas assures Coffee that he is working with Chief Durant to address the protests and will do what he can to help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from Frank S. Hyden to Honorable Elmer Thomas, expressing concerns about the sale of valuable timbered lands in New Mexico without proper consideration of their actual value and mineral rights. Hyden requests a postponement of the sale and an investigation into the timber that has been removed from the land. He urges Thomas to give careful consideration to the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0037_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence on the Sale of Indian Lands: A Plea for Fairness and Justice")
![["The letter is from N. Ly Shore to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern over the sale of Indian lands, specifically valuable timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. Shore believes that the government has neglected the timber on the land and allowed people to remove it for commercial purposes. He requests that the sale be postponed indefinitely until an investigation is conducted and a fair adjustment is made. Shore also urges the reservation of mineral rights on the land."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on the Sale of Native American Lands in 1937")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from J. Horan Marshall regarding the sale of Indian lands, specifically timbered lands in Oklahoma. The letter expresses concern about the sale of the land at its 1912 appraised value without considering the additional value accrued over the years. The letter also criticizes the government for neglecting the timber on the land and allowing people to remove it for commercial purposes. The writer requests a postponement of the sale until an investigation is conducted and mineral rights are reserved."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["The letter is from J. B. Potts to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered Indian lands in Oklahoma. Potts urges the Senator to ensure that the property rights of the Indians are properly cared for and that the land is not sold without reserving mineral rights. He also requests a postponement of the sale until an investigation and adjustment of the timber that has been removed from the land is made. Senator Thomas responds, assuring Potts that he has filed protests with the Indian Office and will do what he can to help. He is cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe for the benefit of Indian citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw Tribal Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from William Rabba to Honorable Elmer Thomas, expressing concerns about the sale of Indian lands and timber in Oklahoma. Rabba believes that the government has neglected the timber on the land and allowed people to remove it for commercial purposes. He requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is conducted and the mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas assures Rabba that he will do what he can to help and is cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe for the benefit of the Indian citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from Miss Cora Carson to Honorable Elmer Thomas, U.S. Senator, expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma without reserving mineral rights. She requests an investigation and adjustment of the timber that has been removed before the sale proceeds, and asks for the sale to be postponed indefinitely. Senator Thomas responds, acknowledging the protests received and stating he will do what he can to help. He mentions cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe for the benefit of Indian citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against the Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937: Correspondence Between Miss Cora Carson and Honorable Elmer Thomas")
![["The letter is from H. H. Burris to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands and timber without proper valuation and protection of mineral rights. Burris requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is conducted and mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas acknowledges the letter and assures Burris that he will do what he can to help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")