1. Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Advocates for Investigation into the Sale and Leasing of Indian Lands Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0017 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Advocates for Investigation into the Sale and Leasing of Indian Lands Date: 1937-01-01 Creator: Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 Names: Osage Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation Topic: Indians of North America--Oklahoma Congress: 75th (1937-1939)
![["The Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association is concerned about the potential sale of Indian lands and the lack of protection for their resources. They are urging Senator Elmer Thomas to investigate and ensure that the lands are not being stolen or mismanaged. Additionally, a resolution has been introduced to permit leasing of Indian lands for oil and gas development, with some exceptions. Barnum also paid the Royal Zoological Society of England."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Advocates for Investigation into the Sale and Leasing of Indian Lands")