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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Timber Lands in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1937-04-28
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Timber Land in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1937-04-30
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0032
- 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 Timber Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-05-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Sale of Indian Timber Lands
- Date:
- 1937-05-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands
- Date:
- 1937-05-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Regarding the Sale of Native American Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-05-08
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- 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_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Potential Oil Testing on Chickasaw and Choctaw Lands
- Date:
- 1937-06-07
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Requesting Investigation into Historical Injustices against the Chickasaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1937-07-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indigenous Lands in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1937-07-10
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- 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_64_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Controversy of 1937 Timber Land Sales on Indian Reservations
- Date:
- 1937-07-10
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["Elmer Thomas is requesting the Department to reconsider the sale of Indian Timber lands in Oklahoma as smaller companies are being excluded from bidding. He has sent a message to various lumber companies in the area informing them of the request. The message also includes terms and conditions for sending telegrams through Western Union."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0031_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Timber Lands in Oklahoma")
![["The letter is from the LeFlore Lumber & Mill Co. to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the sale of Indian Timber Land by the United States Government. The company believes that selling the land in individual tracts would result in a higher price and benefit the local lumber industry. They request that the sale be stopped and individual tracts be offered for sale in the County Seat of each county where the land is located. They argue that selling the land as one large tract would harm the lumber industry and the livelihood of many people in the area."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0032_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Timber Land in Oklahoma")
![["Elmer Gann writes to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the proposed sale of Indian timber lands as one large tract, which would disadvantage small sawmill operators in the area. He highlights the importance of these small operators in providing employment and support for workers in the timber industry. Gann urges Senator Thomas to consider the impact on local operators and advocate for their interests in the decision-making process. Senator Thomas responds, acknowledging the issue and indicating that he has taken it up with the Indian Office for consideration."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Timber Lands in 1937")
![["Elmer Thomas, a member of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations, received a wire regarding the sale of Indian timber lands. He has taken up the matter with the Indian Office and Chief Johnston of the Choctaw Tribe. He appreciates being informed of the situation and will wait to see what action the Department will take."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Sale of Indian Timber Lands")
![["The Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company is thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his efforts to stop the sale of Indian lands as a unit, as it would be unfair to both the Indians and local lumber manufacturers. They believe the land would fetch a higher price if sold in separate tracts and urge the Senator to use every effort possible to cancel the sale. They also request to be kept informed about the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0033_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands")
![["The text includes letters addressing concerns about the sale of Indian lands, specifically timbered lands in Oklahoma. The writer expresses dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the timber and requests an investigation and adjustment before any sale takes place. The text also mentions insolvency issues with several banks in Oklahoma. Senator Elmer Thomas is mentioned as being involved in addressing these matters."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Regarding the Sale of Native American Lands in 1937")
![["The letter dated June 7, 1937, from Elmer Thomas to Walter Colbert discusses the possibility of testing the land owned by the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes for oil. Thomas suggests presenting the matter to the Chief of the Choctaws and the Governor of the Chickasaw Tribe while they are in Washington. Thomas expresses willingness to cooperate with them and discusses the potential for legislation to protect the land rights of the Tribes."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Potential Oil Testing on Chickasaw and Choctaw Lands")
![["The author is urging Senator Elmer Thomas to investigate the injustices suffered by the Chickasaw Indians in the elections of 1902 and 1904. He details instances of corruption and fraud during these elections, and mentions a previous investigation that was squashed. He suggests that information about these events can be found in the files of the Interior Department, and offers the services of a secret investigator who has worked with the Indian Bureau for fifty years."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw,%20July,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Requesting Investigation into Historical Injustices against the Chickasaw Tribe")
![["The letter is a request from an Indian to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas to postpone the sale of valuable timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state, as the timber has grown in value since its appraisal in 1912 and the government has neglected to protect it. The Indian also requests that mineral rights be reserved and an investigation be conducted before the sale proceeds. Senator Thomas responds, assuring 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_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indigenous Lands in Oklahoma")
![["Three letters have been written to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concerns about the sale of valuable timber lands belonging to the Indians. The letters highlight the unfairness and injustice of selling the land at its appraised value from 1912 without considering the growth and value of the timber over the years. The writers also raise concerns about the lack of reservation of mineral rights and the unauthorized removal of timber from the land. They urge Senator Thomas to postpone the sale and conduct a thorough investigation before proceeding."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Controversy of 1937 Timber Land Sales on Indian Reservations")