Correspondence Between the Office of Indian Affairs and Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding Creek Indian Payments, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 14B

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_14B_0001

Scope and Contents

Miss Dallas Dunzy of Holdenville, Oklahoma wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas inquiring about payments made to Creek Indians. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs responded explaining the history of equalization payments made to Creek Nation members, detailing the legislation and funds allocated for this purpose. The letter also advised Miss Dunzy to direct any further inquiries about Creek tribal property to the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Dates

Creation: 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Creator

Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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