Alfred Harper, an Indian farmer with seven children, is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance in obtaining loans for agricultural purposes and government aid for basic necessities. Harper expresses concern about his children's education and the lack of clothing and food. He asks for advice on whom to approach and the best course of action to address his needs.

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1936 Letter to U.S. Senate Requesting Aid for Five Civilized Tribes Members

Identifier:
CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0005
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
1936 Letter to U.S. Senate Requesting Aid for Five Civilized Tribes Members
Date Created:
1935-01-01
EDTF:
1935-01-01
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:
Alfred Harper, an Indian farmer with seven children, is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance in obtaining loans for agricultural purposes and government aid for basic necessities. Harper expresses concern about his children's education and the lack of clothing and food. He asks for advice on whom to approach and the best course of action to address his needs.
Topic:
Indians of North America--Oklahoma
Congress:
74th (1935-1937)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0000, Box 55, Folder 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages