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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0018
- 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: A Plea for Fair Treatment and Proper Valuation of Indian Lands
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Unfair Sale of Indigenous Timberland
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Telegram to US Senator Regarding Timber Land Sale
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Western Union Telegram: Request to Stop Sale of Indian Department Timber Lands
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Auction Sale of Indian Timber Lands
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0019
- 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 and Chickasaw Tribes' Per Capita Payments
- Date:
- 1937-01-08
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Indian Commissioner John Collier
- Date:
- 1937-02-06
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on Land Rights and Financial Settlement for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes
- Date:
- 1937-03-11
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_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 Timber Lands in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1937-04-28
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0032
- 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 Timber Land in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1937-04-30
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["An Indian individual is writing to Honorable Elmer Thomas, Chairman on Indian Affairs, expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. The writer believes that the land is being sold at an unfair price and without proper consideration for the additional value of the timber. They also raise concerns about the government neglecting the timber and allowing it to be removed for commercial purposes. The writer requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation and adjustment are made, and mineral rights are reserved on 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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas: A Plea for Fair Treatment and Proper Valuation of Indian Lands")
![["The letter is from an Indian expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered lands by the Department of Interior without proper consideration of its actual value and protection of mineral rights. The writer urges Senator Thomas to postpone the sale and investigate the removal of timber from the land before proceeding."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Unfair Sale of Indigenous Timberland")
![["The text is a telegram sent to US Senator Elmer Thomas, urging him to investigate and request the cancellation of an Indian timber land sale in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The sale covers about 23,000 acres and is selling under a single bid which is not fair to Indian or small lumber operators. The sender suggests the sale should be readvertised to sell in smaller units."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram to US Senator Regarding Timber Land Sale")
![["The text is a telegram addressed to Honorable Elmer Thomas, a U.S. Senator, regarding a sale scheduled for May 6th covering Indian Department timber lands in Oklahoma. The sender, W.B. Barlow, expresses concerns about the short inspection time and the requirement to bid on the entire tract, which they believe is unfair and discriminates against lumbermen and other interests in Oklahoma. The telegram urges Senator Thomas to make every effort to stop the sale."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Western Union Telegram: Request to Stop Sale of Indian Department Timber Lands")
![["The letter is a formal request to Senator Elmer Thomas to intervene and stop an auction sale of Indian timber lands scheduled for May 6th, 1937. The authors of the letter express concern that the sale will benefit only one lumbering company, Dierks Lumber and Coal Company, and will harm small operators in the area. They ask the Senator to intercede on their behalf and prevent the sale from taking place."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Auction Sale of Indian Timber Lands")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding a query about per capita payments to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes. The letter explained that per capita payments were not permissible and that the funds belonging to the tribes would be used as a revolving fund to benefit a greater number of Indians. Senator Thomas forwarded this information to the individual who made the inquiry, James R. Spain."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes' Per Capita Payments")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas received a letter from Honorable E. C. Johnson regarding communications from the American Indian Federation, which is opposed to Indian Commissioner John Collier. The Committee on Indian Affairs, of which Senator Thomas is Chairman, has no power to dismiss or interfere with Collier's operations. Similar complaints will be heard at the next Committee meeting and Senator Johnson's advice is requested. Senator Johnson forwarded a letter from the American Indian Federation to Senator Thomas for his reactions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Collier,%20John,%201935-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Indian Commissioner John Collier")
![["The text includes correspondence between individuals and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding settlements and funds owed to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian tribes in Oklahoma. There are discussions about legal matters, land disputes, and the need for per capita payments to tribal members. The letters express frustration over delays and the need for action to ensure that the tribes receive what is owed to them."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on Land Rights and Financial Settlement for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes")
![["Elmer Thomas is requesting the Department to reconsider the sale of Indian Timber lands in Oklahoma as smaller companies are being excluded from bidding. He has sent a message to various lumber companies in the area informing them of the request. The message also includes terms and conditions for sending telegrams through Western Union."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Timber Lands in Oklahoma")
![["The letter is from the LeFlore Lumber & Mill Co. to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the sale of Indian Timber Land by the United States Government. The company believes that selling the land in individual tracts would result in a higher price and benefit the local lumber industry. They request that the sale be stopped and individual tracts be offered for sale in the County Seat of each county where the land is located. They argue that selling the land as one large tract would harm the lumber industry and the livelihood of many people in the area."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Indian Timber Land in Oklahoma")