Correspondence Regarding the Enrollment of Otoe Indians in CCC Camps in 1936
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Enrollment of Otoe Indians in CCC Camps in 1936
- Date Created:
- 1936-04-20
- EDTF:
- 1936-04-20
- 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 consists of a series of letters between Senator Elmer Thomas and former Governor Henry S. Johnston regarding complaints from Otoe Indians about discrimination in enlisting their boys in CCC camps. Senator Thomas promises to take up the matter with the Department in order to assist Governor Johnston. Governor Johnston expresses appreciation for Senator Thomas' attention to the issue and requests his help in resolving the discrimination complaints. Senator Thomas acknowledges the complaints and assures Governor Johnston of his assistance. Governor Johnston also contacts the Indian Office for assistance in addressing the issue.
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000, Box 52, Folder 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 9 Pages
