1937 Public Auction of Choctaw Nation Timber Lands by the U.S. Government: Detailed Regulations and Information, 1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 63

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0005

Scope and Contents

The United States Government is holding an auction sale of Indian timber lands in the Choctaw Nation on May 6, 1937. The regulations for the sale include details about the terms of sale, payment options, restrictions on cutting or removal of timber, and the process for obtaining a deed after full payment. Interested parties can contact the Superintendent for the Five Civilized Tribes for more information. The timber lands to be sold are located in several counties and have been appraised at a total of $80,441.74.

Dates

Creation: 1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31

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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