Letter of Protest Against the Sale of Indian Lands in 1937, 1937-07-15

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 63

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0013

Scope and Contents

The letter is from C.W. Colbert to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma. Colbert believes that the land and timber should be sold at their current market value, as they have increased in value since the government's last appraisal in 1912. He also raises concerns about the government's neglect of the timber on the land and requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is conducted and mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas assures Colbert that he will do what he can to help and is cooperating with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe.

Dates

Creation: 1937-07-15

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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