1. Appeal for Reconsideration of Indian Land Leasing Policy: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_12_0003 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection Title: Appeal for Reconsideration of Indian Land Leasing Policy: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Date: 1946-04-06 Creator: Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 Names: Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Topic: Agricultural laws and legislation Congress: 79th (1945-1947)
![["The letter is from a group of Indian land lessees to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about a new ruling removing preference rights of old lessees on Indian leases. The lessees argue that stable families who invest in improving the land are the best renters, as opposed to those who do not make long-term investments. They urge the Senator to consider the long-term benefits of maintaining stable renters on Indian land."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cheyenne-Arapaho,%20Apr.-May,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Reconsideration of Indian Land Leasing Policy: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas")