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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0015
- 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 Financial Status of Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1937-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Funds and Timber Lands
- Date:
- 1937-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Correspondence Regarding Potential Oil Testing on Chickasaw and Choctaw Lands
- Date:
- 1937-06-07
- 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_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_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_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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0001
- 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 and Preservation of Native American Land in 1937
- 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)
![["The author is responding to a letter from Mrs. Pearl Sellers regarding the status of funds for the Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes. The Indian Office has informed the author that the funds do not justify a per capita payment this year, as the tribes are trying to dispose of their timber lands for additional funds but it will not be enough. There is no prospect for disposing of the coal lands belonging to the tribes, so the payment mentioned by Mrs. Sellers cannot be made. The author sends best wishes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw-Choctaw,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0015_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Financial Status of Chickasaw and Choctaw Tribes")
![["Airington wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas inquiring about the possibility of receiving Choctaw funds this year. Senator Thomas responded, stating that as far as he knows, there will be no per capita payment this year due to efforts to sell timber lands. He advised Airington to keep in contact with his Superintendent for any updates."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Funds and Timber Lands")
![["The letter dated June 7, 1937, from Elmer Thomas to Walter Colbert discusses the possibility of testing the land owned by the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes for oil. Thomas suggests presenting the matter to the Chief of the Choctaws and the Governor of the Chickasaw Tribe while they are in Washington. Thomas expresses willingness to cooperate with them and discusses the potential for legislation to protect the land rights of the Tribes."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Potential Oil Testing on Chickasaw and Choctaw Lands")
![["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")
![["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")
![["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")
![["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")
![["William Keel, an Indian, expresses concern to Senator Elmer Thomas about the sale of valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma. He believes that the government is not properly caring for the property rights of the Indians and is selling the land at an unfair price without reserving mineral rights. Keel urges Senator Thomas to investigate the matter and postpone the sale indefinitely. Senator Thomas responds that he has received protests regarding the sale 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_64_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw,%20Sale%20of%20Timberlands,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale and Preservation of Native American Land in 1937")