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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1936-12-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Legal Suit Against the Railway Company
- Date:
- 1936-12-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Illegal Timber Cutting on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands
- Date:
- 1936-12-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Sac and Fox Tribes of Oklahoma and Iowa
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tribal Representation in Washington, 1937
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from Bryan County Clerk to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Resignation of Choctaw Chief
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Public Auction of Choctaw Nation Timber Lands by the U.S. Government: Detailed Regulations and Information
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Land Sale Protests
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- 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_63_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Advocates for Investigation into the Sale and Leasing of Indian Lands
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_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 of Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands and its Impact on Small Lumber Operators
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from James R. Spain inquiring about per capita payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The Office of Indian Affairs responded, stating that per capita payments were not planned and that the funds would be used for a more constructive purpose. The letter from the Office of Indian Affairs was forwarded to Spain for his information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0021_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Elmer Thomas is responding to a letter from John Jones regarding a suit against the Railway Company. He is referring the matter to the Indian Office for further information and will advise Jones once he has more concrete details. Thomas also sends a letter to the Commissioner of the Indian Office, John Collier, requesting an update on the status of the suit."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Legal Suit Against the Railway Company")
![["The text consists of a series of letters between Senator Elmer Thomas, John Craig, and the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding the illegal cutting of timber from land belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Senator Thomas promises to address the issue with the Indian Office and the officials of the Choctaw Nation. Craig expresses interest in purchasing the remaining tribal timber lands and requests that his offer be transmitted to the proper officials. The Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs acknowledges Craig's offer and states that if the tribal timber lands are to be sold, he will be provided with a copy of the advertisement to submit a bid."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Illegal Timber Cutting on Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands")
![["Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, received a letter from Bill Veeter regarding Water Rights owned by American Indian Tribes. Veeter advised that the Cherokees should safeguard their ownership of Water Rights in the Arkansas River and its tributaries. Camp requested Veeter's assistance in discussing these matters with Cherokee authorities and obtaining information on the Eagle River Case. Camp also mentioned the importance of the United States protecting and developing property rights for Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Sac and Fox Tribes of Oklahoma and Iowa")
![["Colbert inquired about the Department opposing the Chickasaws and Choctaws selecting a delegation to discuss tribal matters in Washington. The Department does not see a need for a delegation at this time and believes that the Principal Chiefs should represent the tribe. Superintendent Landman will attend a meeting on March 20 in Durant, and if necessary, further consideration will be given to sending a delegation. Approval from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs is required for any delegation paid from tribal funds. Colbert is advised to discuss the matter with Superintendent Landman."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tribal Representation in Washington, 1937")
![["The letter is from W.S. Gardner, the County Clerk of Bryan County, Oklahoma, to Senator Elmer Thomas in Washington, D.C. Gardner is informing the Senator that the Choctaw Chief, Ben Dwight, will be resigning, and he is requesting that the Choctaw people, who are mostly Democrats, be recognized in upcoming appointments. Gardner suggests that the Senator consult with other members of the Oklahoma delegation and offers to assist in any way necessary."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw,%20Jan.-June,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from Bryan County Clerk to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Resignation of Choctaw Chief")
![["The United States Government is holding an auction sale of Indian timber lands in the Choctaw Nation on May 6, 1937. The regulations for the sale include details about the terms of sale, payment options, restrictions on cutting or removal of timber, and the process for obtaining a deed after full payment. Interested parties can contact the Superintendent for the Five Civilized Tribes for more information. The timber lands to be sold are located in several counties and have been appraised at a total of $80,441.74."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Public Auction of Choctaw Nation Timber Lands by the U.S. Government: Detailed Regulations and Information")
![["Elmer Thomas received a letter from Miss Juanita Murray regarding the sale of Indian lands. He has received protests and filed them with the Indian Office, and is working with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe to help Indian citizens. Thomas appreciates the letter and encourages Murray to write to him about any matter of interest."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding Indian Land Sale Protests")
![["The Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association is concerned about the potential sale of Indian lands and the lack of protection for their resources. They are urging Senator Elmer Thomas to investigate and ensure that the lands are not being stolen or mismanaged. Additionally, a resolution has been introduced to permit leasing of Indian lands for oil and gas development, with some exceptions. Barnum also paid the Royal Zoological Society of England."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Advocates for Investigation into the Sale and Leasing of Indian Lands")
![["The letter is from lawyers representing small lumber operators in southeastern Oklahoma who are concerned about the proposed sale of Choctaw Indian lands. They believe that selling the land in one parcel will benefit large corporations and force small operators out of business. They are requesting assistance from Senator Elmer Thomas to protect the interests of the small operators."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations' Lands and its Impact on Small Lumber Operators")