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- 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_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and Daniel Mitchell: A Discussion on Indigenous Tribe Petitions, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-10-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- 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)
![["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")
![["The text is a letter from Daniel Mitchell to Honorable Elmer Thomas regarding a petition signed by members of the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Tribes. The letter expresses concern over violations of treaties and requests redress of grievances to the Senate and Congress. Honorable Elmer Thomas acknowledges the receipt of the petition and assures continued interest in serving Indian citizens."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and Daniel Mitchell: A Discussion on Indigenous Tribe Petitions, 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")