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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Appeal Against the Unfair Sale of Native Indian Lands in 1937
- Date:
- 1937-07-19
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- 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_0032
- 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 Oklahoma in 1937: A Letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1937-07-19
- 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_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_003_2_30_13_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Reforestation and Recreation: Cherokee Nation Government Meeting
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Starr, Hickory Jr., 1940-2023
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965), 85th (1957-1959), 82nd (1951-1953), 94th (1975-1977), 86th (1959-1961), 91st (1969-1971), 81st (1949-1951), 93rd (1973-1975), 80th (1947-1949), 87th (1961-1963), 90th (1967-1969), 95th (1977-1979), 84th (1955-1957), 79th (1945-1947), 83rd (1953-1955), 92nd (1971-1973), 89th (1965-1967)
![["Mrs. Lena Thomas has written a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. She believes the government has neglected the timber on the land and allowed it to be removed for commercial purposes. She requests that the sale be postponed indefinitely until an investigation is conducted and the mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas assures Mrs. Thomas that he has received protests regarding the sale and will do what he can to help."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal Against the Unfair Sale of Native Indian Lands in 1937")
![["The letter is from Clark Townsend to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. Townsend believes that the lands should be sold at their current market value, taking into account the growth of the timber since the last appraisal in 1912. He also raises concerns about the lack of reservation of mineral rights and the removal of timber without proper oversight. Townsend requests that the sale be postponed until these issues are addressed. Senator Thomas responds, assuring Townsend that he has filed protests with the Indian Office and will do what he can to help. He also encourages Townsend to continue communicating with him about any concerns."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in Oklahoma in 1937: A Letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["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")
![["The document discusses a meeting between representatives from the Cherokee Nation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and USDA to discuss the development of a reforestation and recreation program. The group agreed that professional forestry services should be obtained before undertaking the program. The document also mentions the funeral service of Dr. Orange W. Starr, a prominent physician and Cherokee Indian. Additionally, it offers a book on the Constitution and Laws of the Cherokee Nation for sale."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Reforestation and Recreation: Cherokee Nation Government Meeting")