Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and William L. Seawell Regarding the Oklahoma Indian Bill
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Elmer Thomas and William L. Seawell Regarding the Oklahoma Indian Bill
- Date Created:
- 1935-05-07
- EDTF:
- 1935-05-07
- 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 text is a letter from William L. Seawell to Senator Elmer Thomas discussing the Oklahoma Indian bill and the disapproval of Section 8. Seawell expresses concern about the political impact of the bill in Eastern Oklahoma and suggests amendments to strengthen certain provisions. He also mentions that both houses of the State Legislature passed a resolution objecting to the bill. Seawell offers his assistance and support to Senator Thomas in navigating the issue.
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_15_0000, Box 15, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
