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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0004
- 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 Choctaw Timber Lands
- Date:
- 1937-07-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937: Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-07-19
- 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_63_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Timber Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-30
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence on the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Timber Lands
- Date:
- 1937-07-30
- 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_63_0035
- 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 Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1937-12-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Tribe's Petition for Delegate Convention and Leadership Change in 1944
- Date:
- 1944-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Choctaw Indian Resolutions: Endorsement of New Principal Chief and Requests to U.S. Officials
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The letter is from Elmer Thoms to Coleman J. Ward regarding protests against the sale of timber lands of the Choctaw Tribe. Thoms mentions Chief Durant being involved and expresses uncertainty about the outcome. The letter also includes a plea from various individuals to Senator Hou Eleven Thousand to postpone the sale of timber lands due to unfair appraisals and stolen timber."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw Timber Lands")
![["The letter is from Athel Williams to Honorable Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma without proper consideration of their actual value and mineral rights. Williams requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is conducted and mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas acknowledges the letter and expresses willingness to help address the issue."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in 1937: Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a report regarding the timber lands of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes, and it is unclear what further action can be taken. The Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians want the sale of timber land to be postponed indefinitely. Walter Colbert, President of the Atoka Treaty Right Association of Indian Affairs, sent this message."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Timber Lands in 1937")
![["The text includes a letter from Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the sale of timber lands of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations in Oklahoma. Curtis expresses concern about the manner in which the land is being sold, suggesting it should be sold by tract at a time to allow more competition. However, the Office of Indian Affairs responds that selling individual tracts would be impractical due to the scattered nature of the land and the difficulties in administration. They decide to stick with the existing terms of sale."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence on the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Timber Lands")
![["W. F. Hendrix inquired about per capita payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes of Oklahoma. The Indian Office advised against distributing the funds in small per capita shares, suggesting that the money be conserved for projects benefiting the general Indian population. Senator Elmer Thomas forwarded the response to Hendrix and received acknowledgment from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Per Capita Payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["The text is a petition from members of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians in Oklahoma requesting authority to hold a Choctaw delegate convention to select a new Chief, as they are opposed to the re-appointment of the current Chief W. A. Durant. They request that any application for re-appointment be put on hold until their petition is considered. The petition is addressed to the President of the United States and includes signatures from various members of the tribe and committee members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Tribe's Petition for Delegate Convention and Leadership Change in 1944")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is responding to a letter from Mrs. N. F. Orr regarding the payment to Indian tribes for the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt lands. The Office of Indian Affairs is working on negotiations for the purchase price and distribution of proceeds, with consideration given to Mrs. Orr's suggestions. Mrs. Orr suggests monthly payments of $100 to all Indians, as some are in need and struggling to make a living."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales")
![["A resolution was adopted at a meeting of Choctaw Indians in Oklahoma City on March 15th, 1946, endorsing James H. Belvin as the choice for Principal Chief of the Choctaws. The resolution also requested action on the sale of coal and asphalt deposits, information on tribal affairs, and support for the Claims Commission Bill. A letter from Elmer Thomas explained that the President makes the appointment of Principal Chief and suggested sending any petitions to the Secretary of the Interior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Choctaw Indian Resolutions: Endorsement of New Principal Chief and Requests to U.S. Officials")
![["The text is a petition from Choctaw citizens of the Choctaw Nation to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, requesting a nominating convention to select the Principal Chief through a vote instead of presidential appointment, citing that Congress has not made any laws against the election of the Chief. They argue that the President should only use appointing powers in cases of emergency, not as the standard method of selecting the Chief."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Petition from Choctaw Citizens Requesting Right to Select Principal Chief")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to Garrett McClure regarding the sale of coal and asphalt deposits belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. Thomas explains that the matter is now in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes, A. M. Landman, and suggests contacting him for further information. Thomas expresses willingness to assist but states that no further action can be taken until the Commissioner of Indian Affairs directs Landman to proceed. McClure is asked to keep Thomas informed of any progress made. Another letter from a friend named Williams expresses concern about the delay in selling the coal leases and urges action to benefit the Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits")