1936 Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Questioning of the 1908 Act Pertaining to Indian Treaties, 1935-01-01 - 1936-12-31

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 53

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_53_0018

Scope and Contents

The letter dated June 9, 1936, from Joe Simon, chairman of the Claims Committee in Mayetta, Kansas, is addressed to Sen-Elmer Thomas in Washington D.C. It discusses concerns about the appropriation of money under an act from 1908 and questions the validity of Indian treaties. Joe Simon requests Sen-Elmer Thomas to bring this matter to the attention of the proper authorities.

Dates

Creation: 1935-01-01 - 1936-12-31

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

From the Collection:

English

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