Correspondence Between Senator Elmer Thomas and Charlie Victor Regarding Sale of Indian Lands in 1937, 1937-07-15

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 65

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0002

Scope and Contents

The letter is from an Indian to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concerns about the sale of Indian lands with valuable timber. The writer believes that the government has neglected the timber and allowed it to be removed without proper compensation. The writer requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation is conducted and mineral rights are reserved.

Dates

Creation: 1937-07-15

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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