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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0001
- 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 the Sale of Indian Lands
- Date:
- 1937-07-16
- 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_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against the Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937: Correspondence Between Miss Cora Carson and Honorable Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-07-16
- 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_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 Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-16
- 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_0003
- 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:
- 1937-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_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 Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-16
- 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_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Controversial Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-16
- 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_0016
- 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 Oklahoma: A Letter from an Indian Citizen to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-07-16
- 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_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 Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-16
- 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_65_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Protesting the Unfair Sale of Indian Timber Lands in 1937: Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-07-16
- 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_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Sale of Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["Elmer Thomas received a letter from Miss Rose Alexander regarding the sale of Indian lands. He has received protests and filed them with the Indian Office, and is cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe to help the Indian citizens. Thomas assures Alexander that he will do what he can to help out."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands")
![["The letter is from Miss Cora Carson to Honorable Elmer Thomas, U.S. Senator, expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma without reserving mineral rights. She requests an investigation and adjustment of the timber that has been removed before the sale proceeds, and asks for the sale to be postponed indefinitely. Senator Thomas responds, acknowledging the protests received and stating he will do what he can to help. He mentions cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe for the benefit of Indian citizens."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against the Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937: Correspondence Between Miss Cora Carson and Honorable Elmer Thomas")
![["The letter is from H. H. Burris to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands and timber without proper valuation and protection of mineral rights. Burris requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is conducted and mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas acknowledges the letter and assures Burris 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_63_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from Kingsbury to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern over the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma without proper consideration of the actual cash value and mineral rights. Kingsbury requests a postponement of the sale until an investigation and adjustment of the timber that has been removed from the land is made."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter from McCaughey expresses concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma. He believes that the government has neglected the timber and allowed it to be removed by commercial interests. He requests that the sale be postponed and that mineral rights be reserved. Senator Elmer Thomas responds, indicating that he has received protests and is cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe to address the issue. He assures McCaughey 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from an Indian citizen expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma. The citizen believes that the government is not selling the land at its actual value and has neglected the timber on the land. They request that the sale be postponed indefinitely until an investigation and adjustment of the timber removal is made, and that a part of the mineral rights be reserved. The letter is addressed to Honorable Elmer Thomas, U.S. Senator, who is the Chairman on Indian Affairs."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Controversial Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from Mr. Taylor expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma by the Department of Interior. He believes that the land is being sold at an unfair value without considering the additional cost value due to the growth of the timber. Taylor requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is conducted and the mineral rights are reserved. Senator Elmer Thomas assures Taylor that he will do what he can to help and is working with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe to benefit Indian citizens."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Sale of Indian Lands in Oklahoma: A Letter from an Indian Citizen to Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["The letter is from Wiley Stewart to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. Stewart believes that the government has neglected the timber and allowed people to remove it for commercial purposes. He requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is done and part of the mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas assures Stewart that he 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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is a plea from an Indian individual to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma. The writer expresses concern over the unfair appraisal of the land, the lack of reservation of mineral rights, and the neglect of the timber by the government. They request a postponement of the sale and an investigation into the removal of timber from the land."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Protesting the Unfair Sale of Indian Timber Lands in 1937: Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["The letter is from Sandy Lee Anderson to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the sale of Indian lands, specifically timbered lands in Oklahoma. Anderson expresses concern about the land being sold at its 1912 appraised value without considering its increased value due to 25 years of growth. He also raises issues about the lack of protection of the timber and removal of timber by commercial entities. Anderson requests Senator Thomas to postpone the sale and investigate the matter further."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Sale of Indian Lands in 1937")