Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Jim Kahelot Regarding Assistance for Pattawatonic Indians, 1936, 1936-08-26

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 53

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0002

Scope and Contents

The letter is addressed to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting assistance for Pottawatomi Indians who do not have sufficient allotments to support their families and are not allowed to work on the Relief Rolle. The writer, Jim Kahelot, asks for advice on how to obtain further sustenance for their families. The letter also mentions previous unsuccessful attempts to seek help from the office of Senator Thomas.

Dates

Creation: 1936-08-26

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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