1. Correspondence Regarding Seven Clan Society's Land Rights and Incorporation Efforts in 1945 Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0005 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: Correspondence Regarding Seven Clan Society's Land Rights and Incorporation Efforts in 1945 Date: 1945-12-04 Creator: Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 Policy Area: Native Americans Topic: Indians of North America--Oklahoma Congress: 79th (1945-1947)
![["The text consists of correspondence between Eli Pumpkin, Chairman of the Seven Clan Society in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the incorporation of the Seven Clan Society and their efforts to secure land. Senator Thomas expresses doubt about the effectiveness of incorporation in securing land, as many tribes are facing challenges with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Senator Thomas promises to assist in any way possible and advises Pumpkin to seek recommendations from the Indian Office before introducing a bill in Congress. Pumpkin seeks advice on the timing of their trip to Washington and the benefits of securing a charter for the society."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Seven Clan Society's Land Rights and Incorporation Efforts in 1945")