Western Union Telegram: Request to Stop Sale of Indian Department Timber Lands, 1937-01-01 - 1937-12-31

Item — Box: SU 10, Folder: 65

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_10_65_0026

Scope and Contents

The text is a telegram addressed to Honorable Elmer Thomas, a U.S. Senator, regarding a sale scheduled for May 6th covering Indian Department timber lands in Oklahoma. The sender, W.B. Barlow, expresses concerns about the short inspection time and the requirement to bid on the entire tract, which they believe is unfair and discriminates against lumbermen and other interests in Oklahoma. The telegram urges Senator Thomas to make every effort to stop the sale.

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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