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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes and Disposal of Mineral Deposits
- Date:
- 1946-02-22
- 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_16B_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Apache Indians' Request for Financial Relief from the U.S. Government
- Date:
- 1946-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Urging Resolution on the Disposal of Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands: A Letter to Chief W. A. Durant, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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)
![["P.W. Cole is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas about the disposal of coal and asphalt deposits belonging to the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes. Senator Thomas advises Cole to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee regarding the matter. Cole expresses the tribes' interest in the disposal of the land and hopes for a favorable outcome."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes and Disposal of Mineral Deposits")
![["John Loco, a member of the Apache tribe in Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting help in filing a separate claim for financial relief for the Apache's who were captured and made prisoners of war for 28 years. Senator Thomas agreed to cooperate and suggested contacting Senator Donnie Chaves, who represents New Mexico and is a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. A copy of the letter was also sent to Sam Houser, another member of the Apache tribe in Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Kiowa-Apache,%20Mar.-May,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Apache Indians' Request for Financial Relief from the U.S. Government")
![["The letter is addressing the issue of the disposal of coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Choctaw tribe. The writer believes that the matter should be settled while there are still older members of the tribe alive, and expresses willingness to assist in the work. The writer also mentions the importance of obtaining the wishes of the tribal members and requests a response from the recipient."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Urging Resolution on the Disposal of Choctaw Coal and Asphalt Lands: A Letter to Chief W. A. Durant, 1946")
![["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")