Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Sale of Indigenous Lands in 1937, 1937-07-17

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 63

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0022

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Lottie A. Conlan, Mike Conlan, and Czarina C. Conlan to Honorable Elmer Thomas, U.S. Senator, expressing concerns about the sale of Indian lands, specifically valuable timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. They feel that the government is not properly valuing the land and timber, and are requesting that the sale be postponed until an investigation is conducted and mineral rights are reserved. Senator Thomas assures them that he will do what he can to help and cooperate with Chief Durant of the Choctaw Tribe.

Dates

Creation: 1937-07-17

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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