Correspondence Regarding the Controversial Sale of Indian Lands in 1937, 1937-07-16

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 64

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0013

Scope and Contents

The letter is from an Indian citizen expressing concern about the sale of Indian lands, specifically valuable timbered lands in Oklahoma. The citizen believes that the government is not selling the land at its actual value and has neglected the timber on the land. They request that the sale be postponed indefinitely until an investigation and adjustment of the timber removal is made, and that a part of the mineral rights be reserved. The letter is addressed to Honorable Elmer Thomas, U.S. Senator, who is the Chairman on Indian Affairs.

Dates

Creation: 1937-07-16

Creator

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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