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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0004
- 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 Tribal Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_62_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Salary Matters, 1937
- Date:
- 1937-04-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1937 Letter from the Department of Interior's Office of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding the Postponement of Choctaw-Chickasaw Timber Lands Sale
- Date:
- 1937-05-05
- 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_63_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Sale of Indian Timber Land, 1937
- Date:
- 1937-05-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- 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_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_62_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding a Proposed Meeting with Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- 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_61_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Injustices Faced by the Chickasaw Indians: A Letter from Elmer Thomas to R. L. Ream
- Date:
- 1937-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
![["Joshua Anderson writes to Senator Elmer Thomas and Commissioner of Indian Affairs John Collier to protest the sale of Choctaw tribal lands due to concerns about theft of timber, potential oil and gas drilling, and the land's future development potential. He suggests selling the timber separately and holding off on the land sale until further investigation can be conducted. He also questions the short notice given for the sale and emphasizes the importance of preserving common holdings for the Choctaw people."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw Tribal Lands in 1937")
![["The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, William A. Durant, wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas thanking him for his prompt attention to a matter regarding his salary warrants. He received a letter stating that his check would be received that week."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Salary Matters, 1937")
![["The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has postponed the sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw timber lands in response to protests from Senator Thomas. The sale will be postponed until further information is received from Superintendent Landman."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1937 Letter from the Department of Interior's Office of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding the Postponement of Choctaw-Chickasaw Timber Lands Sale")
![["Colbert wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the sale of Indian timber land. Senator Thomas responded, assuring Colbert that the Indian Office will carefully consider the matter and make a decision later on. Colbert expressed gratitude for Senator Thomas' interest in investigating the sale before it is finalized, noting that the growth of timber on the land will likely increase its value."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Sale of Indian Timber Land, 1937")
![["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")
![["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")
![["Ward wrote to Senator Thomas requesting a meeting with the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, but Senator Thomas was unable to get away due to hearings on the Interior Department bill. He promised to arrange a meeting with the group after Congress adjourns. Ward requested that Senator Thomas inform Walter Colbert and others of the date and place of the meeting in advance."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding a Proposed Meeting with Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1937")
![["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")
![["The letter is from Elmer Thomas to R. L. Ream, discussing the injustice towards Chickasaw Indians in the elections of 1902 and 1904. Elmer Thomas expresses willingness to look into the matter and asks for advice on what Congress can do to address the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Chickasaw,%20July,%201937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_61_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Injustices Faced by the Chickasaw Indians: A Letter from Elmer Thomas to R. L. Ream")