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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Proposed Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_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 Lands in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1937-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_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 Sale and Preservation of Native American Land in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_65_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 Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_64_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between U.S. Senator and Native American Citizen Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Protest Against the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_63_0014
- 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 Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence on the Sale of Indian Lands: A Plea for Fairness and Justice
- Date:
- 1937-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["Tate writes to Senator Thomas expressing concerns about the sale of Indian lands, citing potential oil development and unfair land appraisals. Senator Thomas responds, stating that he has filed protests and is working with Chief Durant to help the Indian citizens. Tate requests Thomas' cooperation in preventing the sale of the lands."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Proposed Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Lands in 1937")
![["Mrs. Lavera Fisher writes to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. She believes that the land, appraised in 1912, should have increased in value over the years and objects to the sale at the 1912 appraisal value. She also raises concerns about the lack of reservation of mineral rights and the removal of timber from the land. She requests the Senator's careful consideration and postponement of the sale. Senator Thomas responds, assuring Mrs. Fisher that he has filed protests and is cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe to address the issue."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in Oklahoma")
![["William Keel, an Indian, expresses concern to Senator Elmer Thomas about the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma. He believes that the government is not properly caring for the property rights of the Indians and is selling the land at an unfair price without reserving mineral rights. Keel urges Senator Thomas to investigate the matter and postpone the sale indefinitely. Senator Thomas responds that he has received protests regarding the sale and is cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe to address the issue."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale and Preservation of Native American Land in 1937")
![["Presley writes to Senator Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically valuable timbered lands, without proper consideration of their current value. He requests a postponement of the sale and highlights the need to reserve mineral rights on the property. Senator Thomas assures Presley of his cooperation and assistance in addressing the issue."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["Miss Jaunita Tate writes to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered Indian lands in Oklahoma, which are being sold at an appraised value from 1912 without consideration for the growth of the timber or the removal of timber by others. Tate requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is done and mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas assures Tate that he has filed protests with the Indian Office and 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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter from Chicken to Senator Elmer Thomas expresses concern about the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma without proper consideration for the actual cash value and mineral rights. Chicken requests a postponement of the sale and an investigation into the removal of timber from the land. Senator Thomas assures cooperation and assistance in addressing the issue."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["Henry Pratt, an Indian citizen, wrote a letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern over the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma without proper consideration of its actual value. Pratt requested the postponement of the sale until an investigation and adjustment of the timber removal from the land had been made, and emphasized the need to reserve mineral rights on the property. Senator Thomas assured Pratt that he had filed protests regarding the sale with the Indian Office and would do what he could 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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between U.S. Senator and Native American Citizen Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from C.W. Colbert to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma. Colbert believes that the land and timber should be sold at their current market value, as they have increased in value since the government's last appraisal in 1912. He also raises concerns about the government's neglect of the timber on the land and requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is conducted and mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas assures Colbert that he will do what he can to help and is cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Protest Against the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from Bed Coffee to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands with valuable timber without proper compensation. Coffee requests the sale be postponed until an investigation is done and mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas assures Coffee that he is working with Chief Durant to address the protests and will do what he can to help."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from Frank S. Hyden to Honorable Elmer Thomas, expressing concerns about the sale of valuable timbered lands in New Mexico without proper consideration of their actual value and mineral rights. Hyden requests a postponement of the sale and an investigation into the timber that has been removed from the land. He urges Thomas to give careful consideration to the matter."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence on the Sale of Indian Lands: A Plea for Fairness and Justice")