1936 Letter Regarding Indian Land Allotments and Proposed Highway Development in Palm Springs
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_30_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1936 Letter Regarding Indian Land Allotments and Proposed Highway Development in Palm Springs
- Date Created:
- 1936-11-12
- EDTF:
- 1936-11-12
- 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:
- The text is a letter from H.A. Lloyd to Honorable Elmer Thomas discussing a scheme in Palm Springs involving the opening of a highway that would increase the value of Indian-owned lands. The letter outlines the plan to switch the Indians to other lands and acquire the valuable sections for development. Lloyd emphasizes the potential value of the land for ranching and farming and expresses concern about the Indians being robbed of their holdings. He asks for Thomas' assistance in ensuring the Indians are not taken advantage of.
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_30_0000, Box 30, Folder 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 6 Pages
