Correspondence Regarding Trust Management for Native American Beneficiaries in 1935
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_27_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Trust Management for Native American Beneficiaries in 1935
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1935-01-01
- 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 is requesting an update on three Indian trusts that have not yet been approved by the Department of the Interior. The Commerce Trust Company is seeking clarification on the requirements that need to be met for approval. They are also discussing the importance of handling the funds of rich Indians in the best possible manner to ensure the protection of the Indians and their dependents. Senator Thomas is asked to investigate the status of the trusts and provide information on why they have not been approved.
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_27_0000, Box 27, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 10 Pages
