Correspondences on Land Rights and Financial Settlement for the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes, 1937-03-11

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 34

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0008

Scope and Contents

The text includes correspondence between individuals and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding settlements and funds owed to Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian tribes in Oklahoma. There are discussions about legal matters, land disputes, and the need for per capita payments to tribal members. The letters express frustration over delays and the need for action to ensure that the tribes receive what is owed to them.

Dates

Creation: 1937-03-11

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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