1936 Letter to the Senate Committee of Indian Affairs: A Proposal for Homeless Indians, 1936-11-06

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 55

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_55_0006

Scope and Contents

The text is a letter from W. W. Hastings to Senators Elmer Thomas and Will Rogers regarding the purchase of land for homeless Indians. Hastings suggests buying land in communities where Indians already live, providing 20 acres for 50-60 families to create a community center with a school and church. He recommends placing a man and woman in charge to supervise and advise the families on farming, health, and housework. Hastings emphasizes the importance of providing resources like books, clothing, and lunches to ensure regular attendance at the school.

Dates

Creation: 1936-11-06

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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