Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw Tribal Lands in 1937, 1937-04-20

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 63

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0004

Scope and Contents

Joshua Anderson writes to Senator Elmer Thomas and Commissioner of Indian Affairs John Collier to protest the sale of Choctaw tribal lands due to concerns about theft of timber, potential oil and gas drilling, and the land's future development potential. He suggests selling the timber separately and holding off on the land sale until further investigation can be conducted. He also questions the short notice given for the sale and emphasizes the importance of preserving common holdings for the Choctaw people.

Dates

Creation: 1937-04-20

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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