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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Telegraph Message to Honorable Ben Dwight Regarding Senate Sessions and Fair Attendance
- Date:
- 1935-07-23
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands
- Date:
- 1937-05-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["The text is a template for sending a telegram, reminding patrons to check the desired class of service. It includes a message from Elmer Thomas to Ben Dwight, stating that the Senate is in session day and night and Thomas may not be able to attend the Fair. It also mentions the quickest and safest way to send money is by telegraph or cable."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fairs%20and%20Expositions,%20Apr.-Jul.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_8_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Telegraph Message to Honorable Ben Dwight Regarding Senate Sessions and Fair Attendance")
![["The Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company is thanking Senator Elmer Thomas for his efforts to stop the sale of Indian lands as a unit, as it would be unfair to both the Indians and local lumber manufacturers. They believe the land would fetch a higher price if sold in separate tracts and urge the Senator to use every effort possible to cancel the sale. They also request to be kept informed about the matter."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from Wilson-Bennett Lumber Company to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Sale of Indian Lands")