Letter to U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas: A Plea for Fair Treatment and Proper Valuation of Indian Lands, 1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 65

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0018

Scope and Contents

An Indian individual is writing to Honorable Elmer Thomas, Chairman on Indian Affairs, expressing concern about the sale of valuable timbered lands in the Eastern part of the state. The writer believes that the land is being sold at an unfair price and without proper consideration for the additional value of the timber. They also raise concerns about the government neglecting the timber and allowing it to be removed for commercial purposes. The writer requests that the sale be postponed until an investigation and adjustment are made, and mineral rights are reserved on the land.

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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