Letters to Senator Elmer Thomas: Native American Appeals for Fair Property and Timber Land Rights, 1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 64

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_64_0023

Scope and Contents

The letter is addressing Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the sale of valuable timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. The writer, an Indian, is concerned about the unfairness of selling the land at its 1912 appraised value without reserving mineral rights. They believe the government has neglected the timber and allowed people to remove it for commercial purposes. The writer urges the Senator to postpone the sale and investigate the timber removal before proceeding.

Dates

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

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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