1937 Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw Timber Lands, 1937-07-19

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 65

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0004

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Elmer Thoms to Coleman J. Ward regarding protests against the sale of timber lands of the Choctaw Tribe. Thoms mentions Chief Durant being involved and expresses uncertainty about the outcome. The letter also includes a plea from various individuals to Senator Hou Eleven Thousand to postpone the sale of timber lands due to unfair appraisals and stolen timber.

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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