1946 Letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Kiowa Indian Deputy U.S. Marshal's Request, 1946-05-13

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 16B

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0003

Scope and Contents

Elmer Thomas writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs recommending that a delegation from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache tribes be authorized to come to Washington to appear before the Senate Committee on Appropriations. This recommendation is based on a message from Jasper Saunkeah, a Kiowa Indian who is also a Deputy U.S. Marshal in Oklahoma City. Thomas requests that Saunkeah's wishes be complied with.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-13

Creator

Saunkeah, Jasper (Betaugei) Sr., Leader, Kiowa Tribe; Member of the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Council; Deputy U.S. Marshal (1933-1953), 1888-1959 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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