Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and George Gibbs Regarding Indian Legislation and Opportunity
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_13_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and George Gibbs Regarding Indian Legislation and Opportunity
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47
- Description:
- The letter from George Gibbs to Honorable Elmer Thomas expresses gratitude for suggestions regarding a bill being drafted to benefit Native Americans. It emphasizes the need for opportunities, education, and training for Native Americans to work alongside their white counterparts. The letter also discusses the importance of the Indian Bill Administration and the Wheeler & Howard Act in promoting self-determination and cultural development for Native Americans. The letter seeks support for legislative policies that will help Native Americans realize their full potential as individuals and citizens.
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_13_0000, Box 13, Folder 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
