Senator Elmer Thomas Investigates California Indian Land Disputes and Discusses Political Climate
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Senator Elmer Thomas Investigates California Indian Land Disputes and Discusses Political Climate
- 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 visited San Diego to investigate the California Indian problem as chairman of the senate Indian affairs committee. He criticized the government for not respecting treaty rights of the Indians and discussed the need for higher price levels. He expressed hope for President Roosevelt's reelection but acknowledged the challenges he would face. The main cause of discontent among California Indians is the loss of land due to encroachments. Senator Thomas also praised the city's Exposition and expressed interest in securing funds for a permanent Indian exhibit.
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000, Box 9A, Folder 27, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 1 Page
