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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0036
- 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 Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_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 Coal and Asphalt Lands of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-02-08
- 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_14A_0005
- 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 Land Sale
- Date:
- 1946-02-16
- 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_14A_0006
- 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 Land Settlements in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-02-20
- 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_14A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes and Disposal of Mineral Deposits
- Date:
- 1946-02-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0009
- 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 and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Lands
- Date:
- 1946-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Coal-Asphalt Land Sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_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 Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-04-15
- 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_14A_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence regarding Chickasaw and Choctaw Land Disposition in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-04-18
- 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_14A_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Chickasaw-Choctaw Asphalt and Coal Lands Settlement: A 1946 Exchange between Senator Elmer Thomas and J. L. Coffee
- Date:
- 1946-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Crawford is inquiring about the sale of coal and asphalt deposits, and Senator Elmer Thomas informs him that the matter is in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes. He advises Crawford to contact the Superintendent for more information. Additionally, Thomas is asking the attorney for the Indian Affairs Committee to provide Crawford with details on the status of the measure."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1946")
![["Ben Brinkley is inquiring about the sale of coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. Senator Elmer Thomas suggests that he contact Landman at the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee for further information. Ben Brinkley expresses his interest in the matter due to his family's Native American heritage and requests specific details regarding the progress of the sales."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Coal and Asphalt Lands of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1946")
![["Munkers wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas on February 12, 1946, asking for information on the settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian affairs. Senator Thomas responded on February 16, 1946, informing Munkers that the matter is in the hands of Superintendent A. M. Landman and suggesting that Munkers contact him for updates on the progress towards settlement. Senator Thomas reassured Munkers that he is working on the issue and thanked him for his support."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal Land Sale")
![["The letter is a response to Leo E. Merryman's inquiry about the Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt matter. The settlement for these lands is currently with the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes, A. M. Landman. It is suggested that Merryman contact Landman for information on the disposition of the lands and the approximate time frame. The second part of the letter is Merryman expressing his concerns and asking for information regarding the coal and asphalt lands, a possible payment in July, and access to the Indian Hospital in Phoenix for himself and his family. He mentions his Choctaw heritage and asks for a response soon."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Choctaw and Chickasaw Land Settlements in 1946")
![["P.W. Cole is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas about the disposal of coal and asphalt deposits belonging to the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes. Senator Thomas advises Cole to contact the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee regarding the matter. Cole expresses the tribes' interest in the disposal of the land and hopes for a favorable outcome."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Affairs of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribes and Disposal of Mineral Deposits")
![["Mrs. Blanche Maxwell wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas asking for information about the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands. Senator Thomas responded that the matter is in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes and suggested contacting A. M. Landman for updates."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Lands")
![["Elmer Thomas received a letter from Andy Young expressing interest in the sale of coal-asphalt land of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation. Thomas forwarded Young's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs for an update. He also received a letter from Jack Love inquiring about the status of the land sale, to which Thomas explained the process and current situation."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Coal-Asphalt Land Sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation in 1946")
![["Sturdivant inquired about the status of the proposed sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw coal and asphalt deposits. The Secretary of the Interior is considering a report on the value of the deposits. Once a contract is agreed upon and signed by tribal officials, it will be presented to the tribes for approval and then to Congress for final approval. Senator Thomas will keep Sturdivant updated on the progress of the sale."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Proposed Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits, 1946")
![["Mrs. Jake Moseley is inquiring about the sale of Chickasaw and Choctaw coal and asphalt lands, and Senator Elmer Thomas suggests contacting Indian Office officials for information. Mrs. Moseley also asks about payments to Chickasaw Indians for their mineral rights."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence regarding Chickasaw and Choctaw Land Disposition in 1946")
![["J.L. Coffee writes to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding a settlement for the Chickasaw Tribe's asphalt and coal lands. Senator Thomas explains that a law was passed in 1944 for the government to purchase these deposits, and once a contract is drawn up and approved by the tribes, it will be sent to Congress for consideration. Senator Thomas assures Coffee that he is working to get the contract ratified and the necessary funds allocated. Coffee expresses his interest in the settlement and asks for information on the progress being made in Congress."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Chickasaw-Choctaw Asphalt and Coal Lands Settlement: A 1946 Exchange between Senator Elmer Thomas and J. L. Coffee")