Correspondence Regarding the Navajo Tribe's Livelihood in 1936: Agricultural Plans and Sheep Herding Controversy
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Navajo Tribe's Livelihood in 1936: Agricultural Plans and Sheep Herding Controversy
- Date Created:
- 1936-04-25
- EDTF:
- 1936-04-25
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- 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:
- Senator Elmer Thomas received a petition from the Navajos of the Burnham Day School regarding conditions affecting their tribe. The Indian Office responded, stating that they are working on a plan to provide a means of livelihood for the tribe through agriculture. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs, John Collier, clarified that the Navajos are not being forced to give up their sheep, but are encouraged to diversify their livelihoods. Senator Thomas expressed willingness to assist the tribe and requested updates from the Indian Office on their actions.
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
