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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Choctaw Tribe's Per Capita Payment and Provisions of the Thomas-Rogers Act
- Date:
- 1937-06-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding a Proposed Meeting with Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Protesting the Sale of Choctaw Tribe Timber Lands in 1937: Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-06-25
- 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_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_61_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Injustices Faced by the Chickasaw Indians: A Letter from Elmer Thomas to R. L. Ream
- Date:
- 1937-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0020
- 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-Chickasaw Tribal Timber Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-05
- 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_64_0011
- 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 Indian Timber Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-06
- 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_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_65_0010
- 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 Tribal Lands in Chickasha, Oklahoma in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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)
![["Durant inquired about a per capita payment for the Choctaw Tribe this year, but was informed by Elmer Thomas that the funds will not permit it. Thomas suggested Durant contact his Superintendent for more information on the Thomas-Rogers Act. Durant also asked Senator Thomas about the possibility of the government making a per capita payment to the Choctaw Tribe and if they would be able to get any loans under the Rogers Thomas Welfare Act."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Choctaw Tribe's Per Capita Payment and Provisions of the Thomas-Rogers Act")
![["Ward wrote to Senator Thomas requesting a meeting with the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, but Senator Thomas was unable to get away due to hearings on the Interior Department bill. He promised to arrange a meeting with the group after Congress adjourns. Ward requested that Senator Thomas inform Walter Colbert and others of the date and place of the meeting in advance."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding a Proposed Meeting with Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1937")
![["Several individuals, including Gardner, are protesting against the sale of timber lands belonging to the Choctaw people, as they believe the price is too low and the land should be sold in smaller units. They are requesting a new appraisal and are asking for the reservation of mineral rights. They are seeking the help of Senator Elmer Thomas to address their concerns and prevent the sale of the land."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Protesting the Sale of Choctaw Tribe Timber Lands in 1937: Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["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 from Elmer Thomas to R. L. Ream, discussing the injustice towards Chickasaw Indians in the elections of 1902 and 1904. Elmer Thomas expresses willingness to look into the matter and asks for advice on what Congress can do to address the issue."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Injustices Faced by the Chickasaw Indians: A Letter from Elmer Thomas to R. L. Ream")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from William Zimmerman, Jr. of the Office of Indian Affairs in response to a protest by Walter Colbert regarding the sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw tribal timber lands. Zimmerman explains that due to the impracticality of properly administering the scattered lands, it is in the tribes' best interest to sell them to the highest bidder. Senator Thomas had requested information on the reasons for the sale, and Zimmerman provided a detailed explanation."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribal Timber Lands in 1937")
![["Fisher Muldrow, a Choctaw Indian, wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing his objections to the proposed sale of timber lands belonging to the Indians in Oklahoma at an undervalued price set in 1912. He also suggested that oil and gas royalties should be reserved for the benefit of the original owners of the land. Senator Thomas responded, assuring Muldrow that he will do what he can to bring about benefits for the Indians and offering his assistance."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Proposed Sale of Indian Timber Lands in 1937")
![["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")
![["Mulsie Williams wrote a letter to Elmer Thomas inquiring about the sale of coal and timber lands belonging to the Tribes. Elmer Thomas responded that the lands have not been sold yet and the sale of timber land has been postponed. He assured Williams that he will do his best to help the Indians. Williams expressed his desire for the lands to be sold so that the money could be used to benefit the Indians, and asked for Thomas' assistance in purchasing the land for the homeless Indians to receive per capita payments. Williams also mentioned his financial struggles and thanked Thomas for his past assistance to the Indian community."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Tribal Lands in Chickasha, Oklahoma 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")