Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw Tribe's Timbered Lands in 1937, 1937-07-19

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 63

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_63_0036

Scope and Contents

The letter is written by E.B. Herndon to Honorable Elmer Thomas, expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered lands belonging to the Choctaw Tribe. Herndon requests that the sale be postponed indefinitely until an investigation is conducted and the mineral rights are reserved. He believes that the government has neglected the timber on the land and allowed unauthorized removal of the timber. He urges Senator Thomas to consider the matter carefully and take action to protect the property rights of the Indian citizens.

Dates

Creation: 1937-07-19

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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