Addressing the Plight of the Navajo Reservation: Letters between Emmett M. Ishmall and Senator Elmer Thomas, 1946, 1946-05-28
Scope and Contents
The document is a letter from Emmett M. Ishmall to Senator Thomas regarding the conditions on the Navajo Reservation, including issues such as lack of voting rights, low wages, poor living conditions, and inadequate education and healthcare facilities. Ishmall urges action to address these problems and improve the lives of the Navaho Indians.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-05-28
Creator
- From the Collection: 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
English
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Full Extent
9 pages
Abstract
79th Congress (1945-1947)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository