The letter is from Clark Townsend to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. Townsend believes that the lands should be sold at their current market value, taking into account the growth of the timber since the last appraisal in 1912. He also raises concerns about the lack of reservation of mineral rights and the removal of timber without proper oversight. Townsend requests that the sale be postponed until these issues are addressed. Senator Thomas responds, assuring Townsend that he has filed protests with the Indian Office and will do what he can to help. He also encourages Townsend to continue communicating with him about any concerns.

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Protest Against Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in Oklahoma in 1937: A Letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas

Identifier:
CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0032
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Protest Against Unfair Sale of Indian Lands in Oklahoma in 1937: A Letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas
Date Created:
1937-07-19
EDTF:
1937-07-19
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:
The letter is from Clark Townsend to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. Townsend believes that the lands should be sold at their current market value, taking into account the growth of the timber since the last appraisal in 1912. He also raises concerns about the lack of reservation of mineral rights and the removal of timber without proper oversight. Townsend requests that the sale be postponed until these issues are addressed. Senator Thomas responds, assuring Townsend that he has filed protests with the Indian Office and will do what he can to help. He also encourages Townsend to continue communicating with him about any concerns.
Names:
Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Topic:
Indians of North America--Oklahoma
Congress:
75th (1937-1939)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0000, Box 64, Folder 32, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages