Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and The Atoka Agreement Association Regarding Unfulfilled Agreements with the Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes, 1936-02-26

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 34

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_34_0020

Scope and Contents

The letter is from the Atoka Agreement Association of Jefferson County to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing frustration over the delay in settling debts owed to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians by the government. They urge Senator Thomas to use his influence to expedite the process and fulfill the agreements. Senator Thomas responds, acknowledging the issue and promising to help in any way he can.

Dates

Creation: 1936-02-26

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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