The letter is commending Mrs. Jenckes for her speech about Indians and their fairs, and expressing support for the idea of treating Indians the same as other citizens. The writer requests a copy of the printed hearings on the Indian question and expresses disapproval of any atheistic or communistic programs that go against American ideals. The writer, who is a Cherokee Indian, commends Mrs. Jenckes for her patriotic desire to protect American institutions.

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Letter of Commendation to Honorable Virginia E. Jenckes Regarding her Speech on the Indian Problem

Identifier:
CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0002
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Letter of Commendation to Honorable Virginia E. Jenckes Regarding her Speech on the Indian Problem
Date Created:
1935-05-29
EDTF:
1935-05-29
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47
Description:
The letter is commending Mrs. Jenckes for her speech about Indians and their fairs, and expressing support for the idea of treating Indians the same as other citizens. The writer requests a copy of the printed hearings on the Indian question and expresses disapproval of any atheistic or communistic programs that go against American ideals. The writer, who is a Cherokee Indian, commends Mrs. Jenckes for her patriotic desire to protect American institutions.
Names:
Cherokee Nation
Topic:
Indians of North America--Oklahoma
Congress:
74th (1935-1937)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000, Box 9A, Folder 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
1 Page